Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:21 PM ET
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RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties will be on display. -- As a doctor, Bill Cassidy has clashed with Kennedy's anti-vaccine ideas even though he provided crucial support for the health secretary's nomination last year.2 hours ago
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls -- The standoff over Iran's closure of the strait and the US blockade raised doubts about when or if talks would resume to end the crisis.1 hour ago
John Kerry tells Colbert that US would be better off 'if neither Iran nor Kash Patel are getting bombed'4 hours ago
Mills was Democrats' safe bet to face Susan Collins. Now she's falling behind1 hour ago
Senator Warren spars with Fed chair nominee in hearing over undisclosed investments, 2020 election response21 hours ago
Standoff over Federal Reserve chair creates uncertainty amid difficult economic conditions22 hours ago
'Like Bain came to the T.' Before his gubernatorial run, Brian Shortsleeve brought a private eye to the MBTA. Brian Shortsleeve came in as the MBTA's first "chief administrator" with a mandate to slash the T's budget deficit. Now, he's running as a Republican for governor.6 hours ago
Beacon Hill's effort to restrict social media use by teens is clumsy and invasive, critics say -- Proposals from on Beacon Hill aimed at curbing social media use among teens have run into a range of practical, constitutional, and security challenges.2 days ago
N.H. bill would give towns right to require proof of residency before providing welfare -- Supporters of House Bill 348 say it brings long-needed clarity to the state's decentralized welfare system. But others say it could make it harder for unhoused people to receive care.1 day ago
RI POLITICS - Independent Ken Block, a new entrant in the R.I. governor's race, says he's in second place in early polling - "I like the way I stack up," said Block, an independent, who said he will definitely run after seeing the poll results.6 hours ago
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Leading candidates to square off in TV debate at critical point in California governor's race2 hours ago
Trump extends cease-fire with Iran as talks remain on hold. See how the day unfolded.7 hours ago
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes7 hours ago
Supreme Court appears to back FCC fines against cellphone carriers10 hours ago
Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president10 hours ago
Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event23 hours ago