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Boston Globe - Politics

Follow live election results from the Maine Senate primary

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Happy hour comeback? Healey, once wary of idea, says she supports local option for discounted drinks -- Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she "personally" supports happy hour — which allows for discounted prices on alcoholic drinks, but is illegal in Massachusetts.

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In new ad, she's a Democrat backing GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Minogue. Left unsaid: She's also his neighbor. In the 30-second advertisement, Jeannine Hicks, a registered Democrat, describes Minogue as an "excellent family man" and a "servant leader."

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RI POLITICS -- R.I. Assembly won't vote on a state Voting Rights Act this year -- House and Senate leaders join Secretary of State Amore in saying "there is more work to do" on state legislation to protect against voter discrimination and suppression.

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The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

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Live updates - Trump says Iran was responsible for downing US helicopter near Strait of Hormuz and US 'must' respond. Follow live updates. Trump made the comment in a social media post after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter.

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House advances bill to fund Trump's immigration actions for the rest of his term -- A final vote on the measure is expected later in the day, but Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity on his side to complete weeks of action.

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Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran downed US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz -- Trump made the comment after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter that crashed near the strategic waterway.

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'Politics is in a crazy place right now': Gina Raimondo won't run for president in 2028

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'He helped change the course of American history': Barney Frank remembered for public service at Faneuil Hall memorial

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Platner is poised to win the right to take on Susan Collins — but Tuesday's primary is still a test

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State & local politics

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From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC.

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Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'

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The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher's Twain Award guests are revealed

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Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

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Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections

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South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Senator Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term

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