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How does Congress impeach a Supreme Court justice?

The process for removing a justice from the bench mirrors the process for removing the president from office. But only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached.

‘Metal’ of Freedom? ‘Enter Sandman’ plays as Mariano Rivera walks in with Trump for ceremony

As soon as the opening riffs of the Metallica song began playing, two stone-faced aides could each be seen smiling to themselves in a clip posted online.

8 years of Trump tax returns are subpoenaed by Manhattan district attorney

The subpoena opens a new front in a wide-ranging effort to obtain copies of the president’s tax returns, which Trump initially said he would make public during the 2016 campaign but has since refused to disclose.

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Last call looms for Doyle’s, the fabled political hangout in JP

A Boston institution, Doyle’s soon will take its place in the history books with the old Boston Garden and the elevated Expressway.
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Bribery scandal not slowing Boston zoning board

The Tuesday ZBA meeting was the first since federal prosecutors disclosed an influence-peddling scheme.

In 2020 race, Facebook winning the money game — again

The debate-qualifying rules are forcing Democratic candidates to burn money on Facebook ads.

Trump administration spars with senators over plan for mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie

Trump administration officials defended their plan for ending government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, clashing with Democratic senators over borrowing costs.

With Trump trade war a threat, Fed is set to cut rates again

Elizabeth Warren says she has a plan for that. Here’s a running list

Elizabeth Warren releases sweeping anti-corruption plan

Good will with Democrats nationwide could help Joe Kennedy III in clash with Ed Markey

Democratic presidential candidates call for Kavanaugh’s impeachment after new report of sexual impropriety

Joe Biden’s debate performance improved, but he still showed signs of shakiness


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The 2020 presidential election is still a ways off, but you’re forgiven if you feel like campaign season is already upon us. Track the candidates here.

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Trump visiting Baltimore Thursday for first time since disparaging it

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Beto O’Rourke urges financial giants to cut services for gun sales

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic presidential candidate, on Thursday called on banks and credit card companies to address gun violence by refusing to provide services for some firearms sales.

Live updates: The September Democratic presidential primary debate

Globe writers and editors are providing live updates from the third Democratic presidential primary debate.

What to know about the Democratic debate: Lineup, starting time, and what to expect

The third overall Democratic debate airs tonight at 8 on ABC. Here’s a look at who is taking part, the podium order, how to watch, and what else to expect.

Andrew Yang brings Silicon Valley’s upstart spirit to 2020 bid

An outsider with zero political experience, Yang has outlasted a senator, two governors and three members of the House in the crowded Democratic field.

Trump administration to drop Obama-era water protection rule

The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many US wetlands and streams.

House committee approves guidelines for impeachment hearings

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says there’s no confusion about what his committee is doing: It’s an impeachment investigation, no matter how you want to phrase it.

Ahead of Democratic debate, Elizabeth Warren releases plan to boost Social Security

Senator Elizabeth Warren rolled out an ambitous new plan to address one of the nation’s most intractable problems — the future of Social Security.

Seven key questions heading into tonight’s 10-candidate Democratic debate

The Democratic Party’s strongest presidential contenders — according to polls and fundraising, at least — meet on the same debate stage for the first time Thursday night.