First Run News

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore faces new allegations of sexual assault today, after a woman came forward to accuse Moore, the Republican nominee in the state’s special Senate election next month, of sexually assaulting her in his car when she was a minor.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House. ‘‘I’ve done it a long time,’’ said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, ‘‘and I’m just not sure it’s the appropriate thing for me to do.’’ His comments came in an interview with Snapchat’s “Good Luck America” set to be released Tuesday morning, in one of Bide

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Mass.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories DATA: Twitter Daniel McLaughlin / Globe Staff © 2017 Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories CAPITAL SOURCE US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s state director, Roger Lau, is transitioning out of his government role to take the reins of Warren’s reelection effort.  CAPITAL SOURCE Walsh had previously vowed to stay out of the race: both Edwards and Passacantilli worked for him, in the Office of Housing Stability and in the Office of Economic Development, respectively.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Mass.

House Republicans are on the precipice of a big victory on tax reform, but the legislation still faces enormous hurdles before it can reach President Trump’s desk and be signed into law. Legislation is expected to receive a vote on the House floor this week after clearing the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee in a party-line vote with no GOP defections. At this point it would be a surprise if Republicans weren’t able to pass the bill through the House. “I do believe that the momentum continues to move us forward,” Rep.

A bitter fight is looming in Congress over the push for paid family leave, despite broad backing for the idea from both parties and the White House.  Republicans and Democrats are divided over the details of a legislative proposal. Meanwhile, White House adviser Ivanka Trump is pushing an alternative plan, leaving no clear path forward. Republican Reps.

President Trump on Monday attended the opening ceremony of the summit for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila, posing with world leaders for a group photo ahead of a one-on-one meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Trump and the other leaders entered the summit around 9:45 a.m. local time.

Democrat Doug Jones is leading Republican Roy Moore in Alabama's Senate race in the wake of explosive accusations of sexual misconduct against Moore, according to a new poll released Sunday. Forty-six percent of likely voters polled said they would vote for Jones, while 42 percent said they would vote for Moore, according to the Louisiana-based JMC Analytics and Polling.  The survey was conducted on Nov. 9 and Nov.