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'This is going to be a potential battle.' Court decision gutting voting rights law could reshape map-making in Massachusetts. Experts say the Supreme Court ruling could change future map-making even in deep-blue Massachusetts, where lawmakers have explicitly considered racial diversity in how they've drawn their districts.7 hours ago
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner -- Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor for Washington, posted the video on social media.12 hours ago
Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline -- Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days — a deadline that falls on Friday — or within 90 days if the president asks for an extension.7 hours ago
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline -- The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate, when he said the cease-fire effectively paused the war.10 hours ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate22 hours ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate18 hours ago
Platner outlasted Janet Mills. But does the upstart stand a chance against Susan Collins?18 hours ago
White House without evidence blames Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, for 'inspiring violence' against Trump2 days ago
Massachusetts Senate bill would block ICE from making arrests at schools, daycares, and courthouses -- Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Thursday unveiled a wide-ranging immigration bill they say would serve as a bulwark against the Trump administration's deportation operation.13 hours ago
Boston's next fire commissioner lives in Canton, but 'will comply' with city's residency mandate, officials say -- For decades, the city's municipal code has required that city workers live in Boston as a condition of their employment, but the rule is often disregarded or only selectively enforced.17 hours ago
GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT - What's contributing to New England's daily stress? When pollsters asked New Englanders recently to identify their recurring stressors, one answer rose to the top: politics.13 hours ago
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Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination. His new pick is radiologist Nicole Saphier.14 hours ago
House passes stalled Homeland Security funding bill, ending shutdown10 hours ago
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown11 hours ago
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration12 hours ago
House passes farm bill after Republican infighting12 hours ago
Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war15 hours ago
Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far13 hours ago