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As she expressed her condolences to the victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also sharply criticized the National Rifle Association and a bill working its way through Congress that would make it easier to buy gun silencers. At least 58 people were killed and 515 were injured late Sunday night after a gunman opened fire on a crowd at a country music concert from a window on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. "The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots.

White House officials are examining a third email account connected to Jared Kushner set up under a private domain, according to two senior level sources with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to ABC News. The newly discovered account, first reported by Politico on Monday, comes as the White House is already looking at two private accounts connected to the couple.

The Supreme Court today will hear arguments in Gill v. Whitford, a political gerrymandering case out of Wisconsin. Political gerrymandering, which refers to the act of drawing legislative districts for partisan advantage, is a common practice.

Amid recent revelations that some White House advisers have used private email accounts to conduct official government business, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is demanding to know if any White House officials communicated via private email or text with a representative of a foreign government, political party or international organization. Sen.

Democrats, seething over GOP inaction on gun control, are planning a demonstration outside the U.S. Capitol and pushing piecemeal gun control legislation after the deadliest shooting in U.S. history in Las Vegas Sunday night. On Wednesday morning, House Democrats, led by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and former Rep. Gabby Giffords, will hold a "call to action" on the steps of the Capitol. Sen.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories During a briefing with US and Puerto Rico officials Tuesday, President Trump griped about the cost of aiding the ravaged island as it recovers from Hurricane Maria while simultaneously patting members of his administration on the back. Trump also said some things that could be interpreted as rather insensitive during Puerto Rico’s time of need. Here’s a look at the quotes from Trump’s briefing that raised some eyebrows. As Trump introduced Mick Mulvaney, who i

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Before leaving Washington, President Trump said Puerto Ricans who have called the federal response insufficient ‘‘have to give us more help.’’  President Trump’s comments during his visit to the island raised some eyebrows.  Late-night hosts are speaking truth to power, while dismissing the notion that it’s “too soon” to discuss how to prevent future massacres.  The decision could deepen the rift between the two countries, which reopened their respective embassies in each o

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Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories capital source Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez has picked up the endorsement from a party activist legendary in party circles for her canvassing prowess.  The firm made a $100,000 donation in July 2015 and another $100,000 in December 2015.  capital source The Cambridge comedian says former congressman Barney Frank will campaign with him after “encouraging me for months to get in” the lieutenant governor race.  CAPITAL SOURCE It’s a move that could be a game

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Before leaving Washington, President Trump said Puerto Ricans who have called the federal response insufficient ‘‘have to give us more help.’’  President Trump’s comments during his visit to the island raised some eyebrows.  Late-night hosts are speaking truth to power, while dismissing the notion that it’s “too soon” to discuss how to prevent future massacres.  The decision could deepen the rift between the two countries, which reopened their respective embassies in each o