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Boston Globe - Politics
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority -- Menefee, the Harris County attorney, prevailed in a runoff against Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member. He will replace the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor, who died in March 2025.
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What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact -- Parts of the federal government are shutdown over the weekend, but the effect is likely to be minor and the political impasse could be solved on Monday.18 hours ago
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sends to House -- The bill now heads to the House, which is not due back until Monday. That means the government is in a partial shutdown over the weekend.19 hours ago
After a year as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt is a MAGA star who has reshaped the job22 hours ago
In the bitter cold, more than a thousand people rally in Providence for 'ICE Out!' protest1 day ago
Kraft was at Trump's side at the 'Melania' premiere1 day ago
'ICE Out of Everywhere' protest set for Saturday on Boston Common1 day ago
Nationwide unease over ICE felt this week in N.H., as local leaders grapple with impacts of federal actions -- The unease around US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has also shined a spotlight this week on developments in New Hampshire as well.10 hours ago
CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS - Net loss of 30,000-plus people last year poses new challenge for Mass. leaders - Like a true venture capitalist, state economic development secretary Eric Paley sees opportunity in the latest Census data. Even though it looks kind of gloomy.8 hours ago
Opponents sue to block income-tax cut from getting on the ballot -- Opponents of a ballot measure to cut state income taxes have filed a challenge in court.1 day ago
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Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful1 day ago
Senate passes government funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected at midnight. Here's a recap.22 hours ago
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown1 day ago
Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest1 day ago
Here's what would stay open during a partial government shutdown2 days ago
Justice Department says it has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti1 day ago
Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?1 day ago