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Boston Globe - Politics

Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats' quest for nominee -- Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none. -- Homeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding.

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Trump administration fires members of independent election group -- The Trump administration has forced out the three remaining members of an independent, bipartisan commission that supports states in administering their elections, the White House confirmed.

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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law -- President Trump has chosen to let the measure become law without his express approval, undercutting his administration's claims that he considers it a priority to combat inflation.

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Heartbreak and anger: With Platner out, unmoored Democrats in Maine confront conflicting emotions and a messy future

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After his support collapses, Graham Platner ends scandal-plagued Senate campaign

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Graham Platner is finished in politics, and he's acting like someone who knows it

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Everyone is looking for answers on Mitch McConnell's health, including Kentucky officials

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State & local politics

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Judge reinstates GOP candidate to Mass. primary ballot despite 'substantial evidence' of fraud -- A state judge on Friday reinstated one of two statewide Republican candidates knocked off the primary ballot amid fraud allegations.

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'No boundaries and no recourse.' For Boston's City Council staff, their jobs carry few protections or guarantees. -- The 13 councilors are not required to provide even a minimum amount of paid time off.

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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia says she's 'in high spirits' following medical episode during council meeting -- The at-large city councilor said her doctors believe the event was brought on by dehydration and exhaustion.

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Federal election monitors deploying to Mass. and N.H. for September primaries -- This is not the first time monitors have observed voting, but the latest effort carries 'a different tone' amid broader efforts to pressure state officials.

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Trump is promoting 'Freedom Fuel' for $3.47 a gallon. Who's behind it?

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Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp

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Why some women in Maine are mourning the end of Graham Platner's campaign

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Trump administration fires members of independent election group

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Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says

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After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official. See how the day unfolded.

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Eight men indicted in alleged planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

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