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Councilor quizzes judicial nominee about religious beliefs

STATE HOUSE — Some might be inclined to distance themselves from Caius Veiovis, who reportedly told jurors he would "see you all in hell" after they convicted him for a 2011 triple murder and dismemberment in Pittsfield. Not so James Gavin Reardon Jr.

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‘Bathroom bill’ repeal proposal qualifies for 2018 ballot

STATE HOUSE — Massachusetts voters in 2018 will be asked whether the state should keep or repeal the new state law aimed at preventing discrimination against transgender individuals in public accommodations, as activists submitted enough signatures to secure a place on the ballot, the secretary of state's office said

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Young voters not swayed by Bill Clinton’s history

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ignoring his own sexually aggressive predilections, Donald Trump wants voters to see Bill Clinton as a scandal-plagued cad whose history with women should disqualify Hillary Clinton from the presidency. The argument doesn't seem to resonate with America's youngest voters, who know the 70-year-old

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Trump reverting to combative approach of primary campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here comes Donald Trump, unfiltered. Again. The Republican presidential candidate is vowing to win the election his own way, as party leaders step away from him.

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Gallup: Most Americans say government does too much

(CNSNews.com) – A little over half of Americans believe that the government is doing too much according to a Gallup poll released Monday. Fifty-four percent of those surveyed said the government is attempting to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses, and about four in

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Emails: Boston Globe coordinated how to maximize Hillary’s ‘presence’

Staff at The Boston Globe worked with Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to maximize her "presence" during her primary race against Sen. Bernie Sanders, new emails show.

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Warren: Baker needs to “stand up to Trump”

BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton's unofficial Twitter attack dog when it comes to her bruising campaign against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, is now openly questioning why Gov. Charlie Baker isn't doing more to slam the Manhattan real estate mogul. First reported by

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Gun owners urge Baker to rescind nominee, citing ties to AG’s office

STATE HOUSE — A gun owners group on Tuesday pressed Gov. Charlie Baker to rescind his nomination of one of Attorney General Maura Healey's top lieutenants to the Superior Court, arguing he is unfit to be a judge if he had any involvement in Healey's heightened enforcement