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Boston Globe - Politics
Bernie Sanders endorses Ed Markey in US Senate primary, giving boost to incumbent's progressive cred - US Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday endorsed Senator Ed Markey, calling the 79-year-old incumbent "one of the strongest progressive voices" in the Senate.
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Live updates - Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduled. Follow live updates. The US president has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.44 minutes ago
Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case -- President Trump's attorneys argued the judge broke federal evidence rules in the case.14 minutes ago
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks -- Monday marked the first time both sides appeared to pause after four days of trading attacks.22 minutes ago
UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges -- Pelosi, who is not seeking reelection, will also participate in the organization's academics by co-teaching a course on Congress.44 minutes ago
We checked out Trump's Great American State Fair. It is, and isn't, what you'd think.2 days ago
R.I. Bar Association decries call to impeach judge for ruling against Trump policies2 days ago
Aspiring spoiler in New Hampshire's US Senate race scrambles to salvage independent candidacy2 days ago
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to revoke immigration protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians in US3 days ago
State & local politics26 days ago
Not debatable: On Massachusetts' campaign trail, candidates can't stop arguing about scheduling time to argue -- Candidates are demanding to take on their better-known or better-liked competitors, with varying levels of success.3 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - The immigration 'victory' at the Supreme Court is going to backfire on its biggest fans - "You don't have to care about the human aspect of this to see it is an economic disaster," said the CEO of a health care organization.9 hours ago
Mass. Republicans caught up in a signature fraud controversy won't be on September primary ballot, commission rules -- The state Republican Party, already struggling to field candidates down-ballot, is now only officially challenging for three of the six statewide constitutional offices.2 days ago
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find14 minutes ago
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval44 minutes ago
A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship55 minutes ago
To mark America's 250th, Congress is burying a time capsule. Here's what New England contributed.4 hours ago
Representative Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, will win the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana, AP projects5 hours ago
Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director9 hours ago
US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship9 hours ago