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![The warnings point to the new risks for Republicans in running against a Democrat who would become the first woman, first Black woman and first person of South Asian decent to win the White House. The warnings point to the new risks for Republicans in running against a Democrat who would become the first woman, first Black woman and first person of South Asian decent to win the White House.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204589419288.jpg?w=132)
Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
The warnings point to the new risks for Republicans in running against a Democrat who...
![State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election. State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Election_2024_Mail_Ballots_26865.jpg?w=117)
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State election directors fear the Postal Service can’t handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal...
![“I want to be clear to people, particularly outside of Massachusetts, who may have gotten word that this is a place to come, that we do not have room here in Massachusetts," Gov. Maura Healey said. “I want to be clear to people, particularly outside of Massachusetts, who may have gotten word that this is a place to come, that we do not have room here in Massachusetts," Gov. Maura Healey said.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240723_160031.jpg?w=140)
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Governor issues new shelter rules to prioritize Mass. families with newborns, veterans
“I want to be clear to people, particularly outside of Massachusetts, who may have gotten...
![Biden to speak about decision to exit race Biden to speak about decision to exit race](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24205643509891.jpg?w=132)
Biden to speak about decision to exit race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday...
![The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and former presidents. The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and former presidents.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204700644171.jpg?w=132)
Secret Service director resigns
The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt...
![Several people hold up signs that say "Make Meds Affordable!" Several people hold up signs that say "Make Meds Affordable!"](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1431192475.jpg?w=132)
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
States are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to...
![Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates. Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24204844761941.jpg?w=132)
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run
Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates.
![U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Menendez_Bribery_69895.jpg?w=132)
US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking...
![The 'Swifties for Harris' account also launched on X Sunday. While not affiliated with the singer, it garnered more than 19,000 followers in less than 24 hours. The 'Swifties for Harris' account also launched on X Sunday. While not affiliated with the singer, it garnered more than 19,000 followers in less than 24 hours.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2151626142-1.jpg?w=132)
Will Taylor Swift back Kamala Harris and ignore Ivanka Trump’s birthday cake appeal?
The 'Swifties for Harris' account also launched on X Sunday. While not affiliated with the...
![Vice President Kamala Harris steps off Air Force Two and salutes members of the military Vice President Kamala Harris steps off Air Force Two and salutes members of the military](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-HARRIS-TRUMP-GET.jpg?w=132)
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Harris poised to poll better against Trump than Biden did
Harris, thrust suddenly into the fray after Joe Biden announced Sunday that he wouldn’t seek...