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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:41 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Washington, D.C., voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital -- The primary marks the first time in a generation that D.C. residents will vote for a new mayor and delegate in the same election.

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Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary -- US Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

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Trump-backed US Representative Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama -- President Trump's picks have largely prevailed in Republican primaries this year, although his preferred candidate for Iowa governor was defeated earlier this month.

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Special election for former US representative Eric Swalwell's seat draws a crowded field in California -- If any candidate receives over 50 percent of the vote, they will win outright and serve out the remainder of Swalwell's term through January.

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'His ego is out of control.' The White House UFC fight is another Trump birthday spectacle.

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Federal judge in R.I. demands Trump administration comply with order to end unlawful immigration halt for 39 countries

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Trump has run roughshod over Washington. This federal agency has stymied him — so far.

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A Globe reporter took a tour of the White House Octagon, Trump's ultimate safe space. Here's what they saw.

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State & local politics

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Healey says she wants a compromise on rent control that would avoid a ballot fight this fall -- Speaking at a labor event, the Massachusetts governor said she hopes to find a middle ground on rent control.

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'Sticker shock': Providence sues fire truck manufacturers over rising prices - The International Association of Fire Fighters says there's a "crisis" in fire truck manufacturing.

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RI POLITICS -- Rhode Island skips out on the Great American State Fair, joining growing list -- A spokesperson for the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office and RI250 Commission said officials turned down the invitation due to "financial and staffing limitations."

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GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT -- Down to the wire: Filing period closes with last-minute candidate for N.H. legislative race -- The clock on the wall inside the secretary of state's office said 4:57 p.m.: Three minutes until the deadline for federal, state, and county candidates to file for this fall's midterm elections in New Hampshire.

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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

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California's Newsom says Trump Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. See a recap.

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Inside the partisan battle over America's 250th birthday celebrations

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California Governor Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

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Trump ordered 'American flag blue' for the reflecting pool. It's green again.

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Kennedy seeks to expedite appeal of ruling that blocked his vaccine policies

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US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

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Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu

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