The Salem Democrat has not made a final decision but is seriously looking at challenging the two-term Democratic senator, several sources told the Globe.

The NWS office in eastern Kentucky has been credited with saving lives during the region's record-breaking floods. That lifeline is now under unprecedented strain.

Outside of Washington, the Hampton Roads region has the highest share of federal workers and is home to several major military bases.

No explanation was given for why the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester is closed.

As President Trump and Elon Musk move to upend the government, labor unions that represent federal workers have seen their membership rolls rapidly expand.

State-level Republicans are eager to tap into the enthusiasm they see for Donald Trump’s agenda — and the star power they see provided by Elon Musk.

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s organization, Advancing American Freedom, is urging senators to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his stance on abortion. In a letter first ob...

As Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary begins meeting with senators, he's unlikely to get much support from Democrats.

It’s possible Lori Chavez-DeRemer could pick up as much, or more, support for her confirmation from Democratic senators as Republicans.

Once again, Democratic state attorneys general are their party's first line of defense. But the court battles of Trump's second term could prove very different than those of his first.

The Democrat argues the media has been unfair, but says Dems must “engage in the debate” over trans policies — or Republicans will fill the vacuum.

A vast collection of people and interests have found at least one reason to lose sleep over the prospect of him becoming the nation’s top health official.

Collins would be one of the most vulnerable incumbents heading into a less favorable Senate map for Republicans next cycle.

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is set to become the top Democrat on the Banking Committee, a prominent position for a top critic of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, America’s biggest ba...