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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - DHS Secretary Mullin says he'll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims. Follow live updates. Mullin said during press conference that he hadn't heard about allegations of violent behavior against a federal officer who shot and killed a Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine.
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Trump released documents on China and the 2020 election. Here's what to know. -- President Trump claimed that China had tried to acquire American voter data. Possessing such information would not allow votes to be manipulated.29 minutes ago
US strikes bridges in Iran, which targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait -- Iran launched missiles into US-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar, a mediator in the war, and Kuwait, where one of the desert nation's water desalination plants was damaged.48 minutes ago
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters -- Moving past Graham Platner is just one of the challenges facing Democrats who are vying to challenge Republican Susan Collins in a contest that could decide control of the Senate.1 hour ago
What to know about the latest federal fundraising data from N.H. candidates2 hours ago
When does the Iran War become a forever war?7 hours ago
Four takeaways from the first Maine Democratic Senate debate14 hours ago
ICE changed its story about the shooting in Maine. That's part of a bigger pattern of violence and murky explanations.2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Amid vigil, Wu vows to make Boston streets safer in wake of city transportation planner Louisa Gag's death -- City officials will also conduct an analysis of the street design where Louisa Gag was killed alongside the police investigation.2 hours ago
Thousands sign letter demanding Wu address street safety concerns ahead of City Hall vigil for Boston transit planner -- The signatures are being delivered to City Hall one week after Boston transit planner Louisa Gag was killed while cycling on Tremont Street.21 hours ago
'Simple but incredibly meaningful': Mass. Senate wants to allow for more duplexes in bid to ease housing crunch -- Massachusetts Senators unveiled measure that would allow two-family homes, or duplexes, to be built "by-right," meaning they could be built on any residentially zoned lot in the state.18 hours ago
China rejects Trump's election interference claim as 'groundless accusations'29 minutes ago
Takeaways from Trump's address claiming election vulnerabilities1 hour ago
Trump lobbies for voter ID bill, pushes unfounded election claims during primetime address2 hours ago
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure4 hours ago
Trump delivers primetime address to the nation. See how the day unfolded.7 hours ago
White House faces stiff pushback on subjecting grants to political review11 hours ago