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5 things to know about Republican John Deaton, who’s launching his second US Senate run
The GOP hopeful is critical of both Democrats and his own party. -
Markey, Warren, Mass. delegation pan deal to reopen federal government
They oppose an agreement that fails to address an upcoming spike in healthcare costs. -
Local federal workers are ‘anxiety-ridden’ this government shutdown
Employees are concerned about not receiving back pay and making ends meet without a paycheck. -
Ayanna Pressley demands unredacted Epstein files following survivors’ roundtable
At a Capitol Hill roundtable, survivors shared decades of trauma. Pressley, herself a survivor of sexual abuse, wants their voices on the congressional record. -
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
It includes rescinding nearly $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. About two-thirds of the money gets distributed to more than 1,500 locally owned public radio and television stations. -
Healey says 250,000 people in Massachusetts could lose insurance under GOP’s proposed cuts
Massachusetts stands to lose $1.75 billion in federal funding, and elected officials say the state’s whole health system would suffer. -
Millions are behind on student debt. Pressley wants to stop wage garnishment for those in default.
The Massachusetts congresswoman said cutting people’s wages to pay back student loans is “cruel” — especially at a time of economic uncertainty. -
Massachusetts congressional challenger to Lynch joins wave of young Democrats targeting incumbents
Patrick Roath says he wants to tackle housing, the cost of health care and term limits for members of Congress. -
Recap: Boston Mayor Wu's testimony before Congress on immigration policies
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called on the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York to speak about their cities’ immigration policies. -
What would a successful congressional testimony look like for Mayor Wu?
Political experts say she should stick to the facts and remain calm, but be prepared to respond to the unexpected.