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Calla Walsh, a former volunteer for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign and organizer for Sen. Ed Markey, appeared in Iranian state media praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the 'greatest anti-imperialist leader' of her lifetime. Walsh, described as a U.S. journalist in Lebanon, made the remarks during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, with an Iranian flag visible in the backdrop.

Calla Walsh, a former volunteer for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign and organizer for Sen. Ed Markey, praised the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Iranian state media interview, calling him the 'greatest anti-imperialist leader' of her lifetime. Walsh, who has worked on progressive campaigns in Massachusetts, appeared in the interview during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, with an Iranian flag visible in the backdrop.

Sen. Ed Markey claimed Republicans 'stole' two Supreme Court seats in 2016 and 2020, advocating for court expansion to 13 seats to counter a 'supermajority.' Other Democrats, including James Carville and Hakeem Jeffries, also supported court reform or expansion in response to recent rulings.

A bipartisan bill introduced by two senators aims to expand access to methadone treatment for opioid addiction by allowing board-certified addiction medicine doctors to prescribe methadone directly for pharmacy pickup.

Massachusetts Senate candidates Seth Moulton and John Deaton engaged in a contentious debate, criticizing each other on issues including ties to Donald Trump, immigration policies, and foreign aid. Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey did not attend the event, prompting Deaton to accuse him of cowardice while Moulton defended him as a public servant.

Massachusetts Senate candidates Seth Moulton and John Deaton exchanged sharp attacks during a debate on issues including Trump, sanctuary policies, Israel, and immigration. Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey did not attend the event, drawing criticism from Deaton. Moulton sought to link Deaton to Trump, while Deaton criticized Markey's absence and called for rejecting both major parties.

Democratic senators are divided in their public support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid revelations of explicit sexual messages and an active Kik profile linked to him. While some lawmakers like Ed Markey and Chuck Schumer continue backing Platner to oppose President Donald Trump and flip Maine's Senate seat, others like Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons avoid direct endorsements or commentary.

Democratic senators are divided in their public support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid leaked explicit messages and his active Kik profile linked to casual encounters. While some senators like Ed Markey and Chuck Schumer continue backing Platner to oppose President Donald Trump and flip Maine's Senate seat, others avoid commenting or defer to voters to decide.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton secured delegate support to appear on Massachusetts' primary ballot, challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey. The contest is part of the state's Democratic Senate primary.

Ed Markey secured the Massachusetts Democrats' endorsement with over 50% delegate support, while Seth Moulton qualified for the primary ballot by meeting the 15% delegate threshold. Both candidates are competing in the Senate race, with Markey emphasizing progressive policies and Moulton advocating for generational leadership change.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton secured enough delegate support to appear on Massachusetts' primary ballot for the Senate race against incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. Markey won the party's endorsement with 73% delegate support, while Moulton received 27%. Moulton emphasized generational change in his campaign, and Markey criticized Moulton's past comments on transgender children and corporate PAC funding.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to provide an official cost estimate for the Iran war, citing discrepancies between administration projections and independent analyses. The senators emphasized the need for transparency and accurate information to inform legislative oversight.

Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the 'true costs' of the Iran war, citing discrepancies between administration figures and independent projections. They emphasized the need for transparency and comprehensive legislative oversight.

Younger Democratic candidates, including Rep. Seth Moulton and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, are challenging elderly Democratic incumbents in primary races, arguing the party needs generational renewal. These challengers are directly addressing concerns about age in politics, framing their races as referendums on the Democratic Party's future leadership.

A new poll shows Rep. Seth Moulton closing in on Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate primary, with Markey leading by 5 points. The race is one of the most contested primaries in the country. Markey has the backing of the Democratic establishment, while Moulton has been endorsed by groups like VoteVets PAC.

Rep. Seth Moulton is closing in on Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate primary, with a new poll showing Markey leading by 5 points. Markey has the backing of the Democratic establishment and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, while Moulton has been endorsed by groups like VoteVets PAC. The primary will be held on Sept. 1.

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is leading Rep. Seth Moulton in the Senate race, with 37 percent of U.S. adults backing the incumbent and 32.3 percent backing Moulton. The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling.

Over a dozen Democratic lawmakers urged the Trump administration to protect Iranians in the U.S. from deportation amid concerns over humanitarian abuses and war risks in Iran. The letter calls for temporary protections like TPS/DED, accuses the administration of initiating war without congressional approval, and demands assistance for Iranian nationals.

Over a dozen Democratic lawmakers urged the Trump administration to protect Iranian nationals in the U.S. from deportation, citing humanitarian risks in Iran and the administration's role in escalating tensions. They called for temporary protections like TPS or DED and criticized the administration for initiating conflict with Iran without congressional approval.

Senate Democrats, including Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, and Ed Markey, have demanded an investigation into FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's stock divestment, alleging it violated his ethics agreement. They asked Department of Transportation Deputy Inspector General Mitch Behm to examine evidence of potential misconduct.

The article claims the Democratic Party aims to eliminate the Senate's legislative filibuster to expand the Supreme Court, packing it with justices aligned with Ketanji Brown Jackson. It argues this would undermine the Constitution and create a court dominated by progressive activists. Historical context on the 14th Amendment and past Court size changes is cited to support the argument.

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) accused the Trump administration of creating an 'energy apocalypse' in the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy markets and led to rising fuel costs.

Senate Democrat Andy Kim joined calls to impeach or remove President Trump over his Iran war actions, citing his 'unfit for office' status. Other Senate Democrats like Chris Murphy, Ed Markey, and Ron Wyden have similarly demanded Trump's removal, while House Democrats escalate efforts to rein in his war powers.

Stephen A. Smith dismissed calls to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, arguing such efforts are unrealistic. He criticized political opponents for focusing on failed impeachment attempts and highlighted constitutional barriers to removing a president.