U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and his Democratic primary challenger, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, sparred on everything from climate change to gun violence and foreign policy during their first televised debate Tuesday. While the two agreed on many issues, Kennedy argued he is better positioned than Markey to fight for those issues in Congress. “For this election this time...

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and his Democratic primary challenger, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, are planning to face off in their first televised debate.

Senator Ed Markey could have a challenging year ahead with his Senate seat hanging in the balance. The 2020 Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary will be the toughest election of his 40-year Congressional career. New numbers show Markey’s challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III has raised $2.4 million in the fourth quarter, compared to Markey’s $1.4 million in the same quarter. But…

Sen. Ed Markey says he has great confidence he’ll be re-elected over his challenger, Congressman Joe Kennedy, who is leading in the latest polls.

With the start of the new year, Democratic political rivals Edward Markey and Joe Kennedy III are ramping up their campaigns with Markey’s Senate seat hanging in the balance. Kennedy is opening new campaign offices in Lowell, Worcester and the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston while Markey is planning a Sunday town hall discussion on his Green New Deal resolution....

Almost immediately after the U.S. House of Representatives made Donald Trump the third U.S. president to be impeached, New England lawmakers began to share their reactions. The House voted Wednesday to impeach Trump on both articles it introduced, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The votes were largely along party lines. The articles will now move to...

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump. It was the third impeachment in the history of the United States.

After 16 years, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is stepping down as honorary co-chair of a local, annual event benefiting Best Buddies International, the organization announced Tuesday. “It has been one of my greatest honors to serve as an Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port,” Tom Brady said in a press release announcing his decision. “This…

Climate change took center stage at a Massachusetts college on Sunday night. People gathered at Stonehill College in Easton for a rally, marching and calling for change, followed by a debate between Senator Ed Markey and challenger Shannon Liss-Riordan...
“Young people, we’re just done with inaction,” one woman said. “We all see it in our daily lives. We see it when...

Becky Walker Grossman, Newton city councilor, told us about her bid to replace Rep. Joe Kennedy in Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District.

Rep. Joe Kennedy is running for the U.S. Senate seat of fellow Democrat Ed Markey. Kennedy spoke about his strategy in announcing his primary challenge, why it’s important when the primary election is held and more.

The Anti-Defamation League is holding a forum in Massachusetts dedicated to combatting anti-Semitism. The event Sunday at the Newton Marriott will include presentations by leading experts on anti-Semitism and skill building workshops for adults, students and families.

After two unsuccessful campaigns for U.S. Senate in 2010 and 2012, Alan Khazei never thought he’d run for office again. But when Rep. Joe Kennedy announced he was running for Ed Markey’s Senate seat, creating a vacancy in the 4th Congressional District, Khazei decided this is his time.

The field for the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts is getting more crowded.

A business executive who touted is experiences as a foster child when he announced a primary challenge to Democratic Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Edward Markey in July has ended his campaign. Steve Pemberton in his emailed announcement Monday said he couldn’t overcome a system that favors incumbents.

Jake Auchincloss, a city councilor in Newton, is one of the candidates vying to replace Rep. Joe Kennedy III in the House as he runs for Senate.

Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Joe Kennedy III both joined a discussion on the refugee cap.

Political rivals Edward Markey and Joe Kennedy III are both planning to join striking direct care providers on the picket line.

Now that U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III has officially announced his bid for the Senate, people of Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District are lining up to replace him. Newton City Councilor Becky Grossman released a video launching her campaign. “Be The Change” founder Alan Khazei sent a tweet. And there are many others who are seriously considering a run.