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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports. Follow live updates. The decisions come on the final day of a Supreme Court term that has centered on Trump's expansive claims of presidential power — and largely ruled in his favor.
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. said he was treated for depression during absence from Congress -- Kean missed more than 100 votes in Congress this year and hadn't been seen publicly in Washington or his district despite winning the Republican nomination to serve another term.1 hour ago
N.H. delegation members highlight bipartisan housing legislation that President Trump abruptly refrained from signing27 minutes ago
The Supreme Court will issue rulings on multiple major cases today. Here's a breakdown of what's coming.3 hours ago
Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda12 days ago
State & local politics27 days ago
Mayor Wu is targeting two sitting Senate Democrats who represent Boston. Will it work? -- Mayor Michelle Wu's deteriorating relationships in the Senate have led her to drop the veil and endorse first-time candidates running against those whom she views as thwarting her priorities.27 minutes ago
IMMIGRATION - Trump's DOJ sues R.I. and Mass. over in-state tuition for undocumented students - "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country," an assistant attorney general said.7 hours ago
Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins -- State House and Senate leaders said Monday that they have reached an agreement on a spending plan that will touch every part of state government from transportation to health care.18 hours ago
Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's elections.27 minutes ago
Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots deals a new blow to Trump's election plans6 hours ago
Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but blocks Fed governor dismissal7 hours ago
Supreme Court lets $5 million sex abuse verdict against Trump stand11 hours ago
Supreme Court puts limits on cellphone location data searches12 hours ago
In major opinions, Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots, Fed's Lisa Cook, and Trump firings. Here's a recap.12 hours ago
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington16 hours ago