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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say. See how the day unfolded. Senior US officials are demanding that Iran's leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been fully restored.

3 hours ago

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.

7 hours ago

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.

7 hours ago

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.

7 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

State & local politics

1 month ago

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.

9 hours ago

'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.

12 hours ago

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.

1 day ago

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.

1 day ago

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

7 hours ago

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

7 hours ago

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

7 hours ago

Trump administration fires members of independent election group

8 hours ago

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

8 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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

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