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Boston Globe - Politics
Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP -- His victory in Tuesday's runoff makes Cornyn the first Republican senator from Texas to lose the party's nomination for reelection.
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South Carolina rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional maps. See how the day unfolded. -- State lawmakers worried that any map in a state where Democrats got at least 40 percent of votes in the past eight presidential elections couldn't guarantee GOP wins.21 minutes ago
Trump undergoes a physical exam at Walter Reed -- WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump, the oldest man to be inaugurated as president, had a physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday and said that his doctors had given him a clean bill of health.4 hours ago
Trump's self-indulgence deepens GOP fears in midterms -- A little more than five months before the midterm elections, President Trump seems to be focused on virtually anything other than keeping Republican control of Congress.4 hours ago
No, that's not a Six Flags. A UFC ring is going up on the White House South Lawn.7 hours ago
Trump says he's working 'very hard' to make daylight saving time permanent4 days ago
Trump confirms he's skipping son Donald Jr.'s wedding, says he will instead remain in D.C.4 days ago
In bipartisan vote, N.H. lawmaker censured for inflammatory taunts invoking deportation and the Holocaust5 days ago
Boston community groups protest Mayor Wu's $4.9 billion budget proposal over cut grants -- Chanting "Fund us or fail us," and "Shame on you, Mayor Wu," the protesters called on Wu and the city council to restore funding for the cut grants.2 hours ago
Graham Platner took on the Red Sox in a since-pulled ad. Then, came the political 'Jiu Jitsu.' -- A campaign ad Graham Platner booked to run on NESN may not have reached the baseball fans who tuned in to the cable network for a Red Sox game, but it might still have achieved its ultimate goal: getting the US Senate candidate attention.4 hours ago
Platner's covered-up Nazi tattoo should be 'disqualifying' in his Senate bid, Auchincloss says -- "I think it would be a mistake for the Democratic Party to think that Graham Platner's brand of the Democratic Party is what wins us durable majorities throughout this country," Jake Auchincloss told CNN.9 hours ago
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Five races to watch in the Texas runoffs on Tuesday1 hour ago
South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump's call to redraw congressional maps5 hours ago
Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures6 hours ago
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans6 hours ago
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal workers8 hours ago
After defeat, Massie opens door to a 2028 run. Which office is unclear.8 hours ago
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites11 hours ago