Monday, June 08, 2026 6:45 AM ET
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As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, poll finds -- Americans remain divided about whether diversity is an essential feature of the US's identity, and agreement about other aspects of the country's underlying character appears to be eroding, the survey found.1 hour ago
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign -- The Democratic primary is still seen as Platner's to win, but he is facing questions about his past that could make it difficult to defeat longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.8 hours ago
Kennedy shows minimal engagement with vast health portfolio -- Kennedy has shown little interest in managing the details of work in his department, according to multiple colleagues. Instead, they say, he is single-mindedly focused on his top priorities, including food recommendations and pesticide exposures, and hunting for evidence to support his long-held beliefs that vaccines are harmful.12 hours ago
Long criticized by conservatives, this federal agency has transformed under Trump1 day ago
This lobster boat captain from Down East quit Platner's campaign, but hasn't left it behind2 days ago
Quotes about slavery, immigrants, and war memorials scheduled to be removed at Bunker Hill historic site2 days ago
Representative Lori Trahan's bipartisan AI bill sparks political firestorm2 days ago
State & local politics5 days ago
All 3 candidates for Mass. governor promise transparency. They also say they won't release their tax returns. The three major party candidates for governor refused requests from the Globe to disclose five years' worth of their personal tax returns, a denial made all the more notable as their personal wealth and demands for transparency are animating this race.1 hour ago
To get on the Mass. ballot, incumbent Democrats got a hand from their public employees -- Public employees' decision to pitch in on their bosses' reelection campaigns can create a delicate dance, and uncomfortable optics for the elected officials, experts say.1 hour ago
Graham Platner campaigns in Bar Harbor amid controversy: 'The state of Maine raised me' -- The race is crucial to Democrats' bid to flip the Senate. Maine voters cast their primary votes Tuesday.1 day ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - A giant waterfront sanctuary plus much-needed housing in Chelsea. What took so long? Their plans for those blighted 18 acres, affordable housing and a gorgeous park, could ripple far beyond them.1 hour ago
Trump keeps immunity from IRS, a victory in a long-running feud1 hour ago
Female Navy officers fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list6 hours ago
FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo8 hours ago
Trump pardons former congressman convicted of insider trading1 day ago
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though.1 day ago
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI1 day ago
R.I. judge blocks Trump administration's asylum freeze on 39 countries. See how the day unfolded.1 day ago