ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:40 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war near end. Follow live updates. We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.

1 hour ago

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections -- Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets US spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts, and emails.

2 hours ago

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress -- Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.

3 hours ago

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes, and feuds -- Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Trump's aggression in Iran and downplay the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.

3 hours ago

When Trump needs a distraction, he picks a fight with the Pope

18 hours ago

Kimmel, Colbert, and Stewart react to Trump's Jesus-like image and Pope Leo feud

19 hours ago

Polling shows support for Magaziner bill to guarantee paid vacation days

1 day ago

MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal's old-school charm may have aided their return.

1 day ago

Healey moves to limit time teens can spend on social media, saying platforms are 'hurting kids' Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she wants "to take the power away from social media platforms and Big Tech companies and put it back in the hands of our young people and our families."

13 hours ago

Want to win a seat in Congress? Be prepared to spend big. -- Some congressional candidates appear poised to blow past the roughly $2.5 million it took to win similar open contests just a few cycles back, a Globe analysis found.

19 hours ago

Markey, Pressley file amicus brief in Supreme Court case challenging Trump administration on termination of Haiti TPS -- Twenty-six senators and 157 representatives signed onto the brief, according to Markey's office.

1 day ago

See more state and local political coverage

3 years ago

Vance says the Pope should be more careful when talking about theology

1 hour ago

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

2 hours ago

Pope Leo is a different kind of papal opponent for Trump

3 hours ago

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

18 hours ago

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

5 hours ago

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

5 hours ago

Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method

6 hours ago

California woman says she was raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018

9 hours ago