Attorney General Maura Healey has won the Democratic primary and Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor.
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Florida judge faces criticism following order in Trump case
A little-known federal judge appointed to the bench two years ago by Donald Trump is in the spotlight this week over her decision to hand the former president a major procedural win.
At least 2 televised debates on tap for 2nd Congressional District candidates this fall
There is some confusion about whether Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond will each show up for a third one.
Red wave crashing? Republican party’s momentum slips as fall sprint begins
As the 2022 midterm elections enter their final two-month sprint, leading Republicans concede that their party’s advantage may be slipping.
Liz Truss, UK’s incoming prime minister, an heir to Thatcher intent on shaking up Britain
Britain’s soon-to-be new leader Liz Truss is the child of left-wing parents who grew up to be an admirer of Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Liz Truss set to become new UK Conservative prime minister
Britain’s Conservative Party has chosen the foreign secretary as the party’s new leader, putting her in line to be confirmed as prime minister.
Maine campaigns set to heat up after Labor Day, led by governors race
Incumbent Janet Mills faces a familiar opponent in Paul LePage, who served two terms from 2011-2019. Also at stake is control of the Legislature, where Democrats have advantages in the House and Senate.
America’s secrets: Trump’s unprecedented disregard of post-presidency norms
The Justice Department has painted a portrait of an indifference for the rules on a scale that some thought inconceivable after establishment of the Presidential Records Act in 1978.
Republican party escalates fight against citizen-led ballot initiatives
Democrats contend Republicans are subverting the will of the people by making the process more difficult.
Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally
While his endorsed picks won Republican primaries, many of them are inexperienced and polarizing figures now struggling in their November races.