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The TAKE with Rick Klein Remember when Donald Trump challenged Bernie Sanders to a debate? Whatever 2020 brings, a version of that matchup is becoming a major storyline in 2018.

The TAKE with Rick Klein Sen. John McCain loved a good fight.

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The moves stoke speculation that the Elizabeth Warren may be preparing for a presidential run in 2020.   The state’s first openly transgender candidate for Congress, Alexandra Chandler, says she intends to put another voice to November’s closely watched ballot measure on transgender rights.  The TV spot — which disclosed that the RGA was a donor but didn’t divulge how much it contributed — began running in local markets last week,  Before you dismiss H.

Ayanna Pressley, the first African-American woman elected to the Boston City Council, made history again, defeating Representative Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent heavily backed by the political establishment.  Lori Trahan claimed victory with a razor-thin margin over Dan Koh, but Koh did not concede.  Jay Gonzalez bested environmentalist and entrepreneur Bob Massie, and he’ll face Governor Charlie Baker in November.  William Galvin fended off his fiercest challenge in more than two decades Tuesday, defeating Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim in what had been one of the most rancorou

Ayanna Pressley, the first African-American woman elected to the Boston City Council, made history again, defeating Representative Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent heavily backed by the political establishment.  Lori Trahan claimed victory with a razor-thin margin over Dan Koh, but Koh did not concede.  Jay Gonzalez bested environmentalist and entrepreneur Bob Massie, and he’ll face Governor Charlie Baker in November.  William Galvin fended off his fiercest challenge in more than two decades Tuesday, defeating Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim in what had been one of the most rancorou

Ayanna Pressley, the first African-American woman elected to the Boston City Council, made history again, defeating Representative Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent heavily backed by the political establishment.  Lori Trahan claimed victory with a razor-thin margin over Dan Koh, but Koh did not concede.  Jay Gonzalez bested environmentalist and entrepreneur Bob Massie, and he’ll face Governor Charlie Baker in November.  William Galvin fended off his fiercest challenge in more than two decades Tuesday, defeating Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim in what had been one of the most rancorou

The New Yorker on Monday disinvited former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon from the magazine's fall festival next month following outcry over his inclusion in the event. Bannon's scheduled appearance at the annual festival sparked significant backlash Monday as a number of attendees, including actor Jim Carrey and comedian John Mulaney, said they were withdrawing from the event. “I don't want well-meaning readers and staff members to think that I've ignored their concerns," New Yorker editor David Remnick said in a statement on Monday that was shared

Republican Sen. president criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for pursuing criminal charges against two GOP congressmen. Trump argued that Sessions should have taken into account the political ramifications of pursuing the cases against GOP Reps.