Sam Brodey
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National politics reporter for the Boston Globe. Go Dodgers. Get in touch: [email protected]
News—Rep. Seth Moulton is seriously considering a 2026 primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey
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Seth Moulton believed to be weighing 2026 primary challenge to Ed Markey - The Boston Globe
The Salem Democrat has not made a final decision but is seriously looking at challenging the two-term Democratic senator, several sources told the Globe.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
News—Rep. Seth Moulton is seriously considering a 2026 primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey
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I went to eastern Kentucky to report on a NWS office that's been a vital lifeline during historic recent flash floods
But after DOGE cuts, the NWS in Jackson is critically understaffed, with 40% vacancy—prompting agency experts to worry failures are "inevitable"
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But after DOGE cuts, the NWS in Jackson is critically understaffed, with 40% vacancy—prompting agency experts to worry failures are "inevitable"
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After DOGE cuts, this flood-battered region has one of the most thinly stretched National Weather Service offices - The Boston Globe
The NWS office in eastern Kentucky has been credited with saving lives during the region's record-breaking floods. That lifeline is now under unprecedented strain.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I went to eastern Kentucky to report on a NWS office that's been a vital lifeline during historic recent flash floods
But after DOGE cuts, the NWS in Jackson is critically understaffed, with 40% vacancy—prompting agency experts to worry failures are "inevitable"
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But after DOGE cuts, the NWS in Jackson is critically understaffed, with 40% vacancy—prompting agency experts to worry failures are "inevitable"
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CBC election night liveblog is already COOKING
April 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
CBC election night liveblog is already COOKING
NEW—"When you run against the swamp, the swamp still votes"
How DOGE cuts are already upending the 2025 governor's race in Virginia, & sparking a brewing primary on the Republican side
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How DOGE cuts are already upending the 2025 governor's race in Virginia, & sparking a brewing primary on the Republican side
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Virginia will bear the brunt of DOGE cuts. And with an election this year, it’s also a bellwether on Trump and Musk. - The Boston Globe
Outside of Washington, the Hampton Roads region has the highest share of federal workers and is home to several major military bases.
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March 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NEW—"When you run against the swamp, the swamp still votes"
How DOGE cuts are already upending the 2025 governor's race in Virginia, & sparking a brewing primary on the Republican side
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How DOGE cuts are already upending the 2025 governor's race in Virginia, & sparking a brewing primary on the Republican side
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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston closed abruptly this afternoon with no explanation given
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JFK Library in Dorchester temporarily closed ‘until further notice’ - The Boston Globe
No explanation was given for why the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester is closed.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston closed abruptly this afternoon with no explanation given
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In the Oval Office just now for his swearing-in, RFK Jr praised Trump's destruction of USAID, arguing it became "a sinister propagator of totalitarianism and war across the globe" (without naming any specifics) per White House pool
USAID was created by his uncle, John F. Kennedy, in 1961
USAID was created by his uncle, John F. Kennedy, in 1961
February 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In the Oval Office just now for his swearing-in, RFK Jr praised Trump's destruction of USAID, arguing it became "a sinister propagator of totalitarianism and war across the globe" (without naming any specifics) per White House pool
USAID was created by his uncle, John F. Kennedy, in 1961
USAID was created by his uncle, John F. Kennedy, in 1961
News from me: Labor unions representing federal workers have seen a surge in membership in response to DOGE
The biggest, AFGE, exceeded 1/3rd of its 2024 new member total in the first week of February alone; others are seeing unprecedented interest too
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The biggest, AFGE, exceeded 1/3rd of its 2024 new member total in the first week of February alone; others are seeing unprecedented interest too
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‘People are signing up in droves’: Federal workers' unions see DOGE-inspired surge - The Boston Globe
As President Trump and Elon Musk move to upend the government, labor unions that represent federal workers have seen their membership rolls rapidly expand.
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February 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
News from me: Labor unions representing federal workers have seen a surge in membership in response to DOGE
The biggest, AFGE, exceeded 1/3rd of its 2024 new member total in the first week of February alone; others are seeing unprecedented interest too
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The biggest, AFGE, exceeded 1/3rd of its 2024 new member total in the first week of February alone; others are seeing unprecedented interest too
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NEW: GOP officials in 8 states have launched efforts to copy the federal DOGE for themselves, from "COGE" in NH to "GOAT" in WI
They're a way to align with Trump/Musk—at a moment when many states are facing budget crunches
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They're a way to align with Trump/Musk—at a moment when many states are facing budget crunches
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‘America has DOGE fever’: Republicans in state capitals rush to emulate Trump and Musk’s government-slashing project - The Boston Globe
State-level Republicans are eager to tap into the enthusiasm they see for Donald Trump’s agenda — and the star power they see provided by Elon Musk.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
NEW: GOP officials in 8 states have launched efforts to copy the federal DOGE for themselves, from "COGE" in NH to "GOAT" in WI
They're a way to align with Trump/Musk—at a moment when many states are facing budget crunches
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They're a way to align with Trump/Musk—at a moment when many states are facing budget crunches
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Mike Pence's advocacy organization is lobbying GOP senators to reject RFK Jr's nomination over the issue of abortion, Daily Wire reports
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EXCLUSIVE: Mike Pence Org Urges Senators To Oppose RFK Jr. Confirmation
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s organization, Advancing American Freedom, is urging senators to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his stance on abortion. In a letter first ob...
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January 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Mike Pence's advocacy organization is lobbying GOP senators to reject RFK Jr's nomination over the issue of abortion, Daily Wire reports
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Sen. Jack Reed of RI, top Dem on Senate Armed Services panel, tells Pete Hegseth he will be the first Defense secretary nominee he'll oppose—out of 9 Reed has considered from Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden admins
January 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Sen. Jack Reed of RI, top Dem on Senate Armed Services panel, tells Pete Hegseth he will be the first Defense secretary nominee he'll oppose—out of 9 Reed has considered from Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden admins
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They were once soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now they may soon lead the nation’s national security team.
@sambrodey.bsky.social on how these post-9/11 veterans mark a different generation of national security officials: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/10/n...
@sambrodey.bsky.social on how these post-9/11 veterans mark a different generation of national security officials: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/10/n...
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January 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
They were once soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now they may soon lead the nation’s national security team.
@sambrodey.bsky.social on how these post-9/11 veterans mark a different generation of national security officials: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/10/n...
@sambrodey.bsky.social on how these post-9/11 veterans mark a different generation of national security officials: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/10/n...
30 rock predicted so much about our current moment
December 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
30 rock predicted so much about our current moment
when Dems pushed last year to eliminate the debt ceiling (the idea Trump just endorsed) House Rs slammed the idea as "insane" and the NRCC adopted it as an attack line on Dems
December 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM
when Dems pushed last year to eliminate the debt ceiling (the idea Trump just endorsed) House Rs slammed the idea as "insane" and the NRCC adopted it as an attack line on Dems
My take on AJ Hawk is that you can walk up and talk to him in the tavern but he can’t give you a quest or anything
December 18, 2024 at 7:06 PM
My take on AJ Hawk is that you can walk up and talk to him in the tavern but he can’t give you a quest or anything
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is meeting today on the Hill with Scott Bessent, Trump’s nominee for Treasury, per a source familiar
Warren is set to take over as top Dem on Senate Banking next year; she had some early skepticism of Bessent pick as too Wall Street friendly
Warren is set to take over as top Dem on Senate Banking next year; she had some early skepticism of Bessent pick as too Wall Street friendly
December 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is meeting today on the Hill with Scott Bessent, Trump’s nominee for Treasury, per a source familiar
Warren is set to take over as top Dem on Senate Banking next year; she had some early skepticism of Bessent pick as too Wall Street friendly
Warren is set to take over as top Dem on Senate Banking next year; she had some early skepticism of Bessent pick as too Wall Street friendly
New: Among liberal senators—who might have once aligned with some RFK Jr ideas or still do—the opening posture on his nomination ranges from "I'm gonna listen" to already "disqualified"
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RFK Jr. may sound like a liberal at times, but progressive senators are deeply skeptical - The Boston Globe
As Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary begins meeting with senators, he's unlikely to get much support from Democrats.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:22 PM
New: Among liberal senators—who might have once aligned with some RFK Jr ideas or still do—the opening posture on his nomination ranges from "I'm gonna listen" to already "disqualified"
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Organized labor and their allies in Congress are actually kind of optimistic that Trump's pick for Labor secretary could advance workers' interests
But that optimism, one labor chief told me, is "tepid"—because the Trump admin "could be at odds with itself"
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But that optimism, one labor chief told me, is "tepid"—because the Trump admin "could be at odds with itself"
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Union leaders cautiously optimistic about Trump’s labor secretary pick - The Boston Globe
It’s possible Lori Chavez-DeRemer could pick up as much, or more, support for her confirmation from Democratic senators as Republicans.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Organized labor and their allies in Congress are actually kind of optimistic that Trump's pick for Labor secretary could advance workers' interests
But that optimism, one labor chief told me, is "tepid"—because the Trump admin "could be at odds with itself"
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But that optimism, one labor chief told me, is "tepid"—because the Trump admin "could be at odds with itself"
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in the running for Self-Own of the Year, might give Drake's Kendrick lawsuit a run
A GOP Ohio lawmaker introduced the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act, which would make it a felony to plant a flag in the center of Ohio Stadium
Lawmaker wants to make flag planting illegal at Ohio Stadium after Michigan fight
The move comes after a fight broke out between Ohio State University and Michigan players after the Wolverines tried to plant a flag on OSU's field.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:37 PM
in the running for Self-Own of the Year, might give Drake's Kendrick lawsuit a run
Dem candidates for state legislatures on average over-performed Harris in 2024, according to a new report from the DLCC
In PA, AZ, and MI, Dem state leg candidates went from underperforming Biden in '20 to pacing ahead of Harris, which DLCC says helped limit losses at the state level
In PA, AZ, and MI, Dem state leg candidates went from underperforming Biden in '20 to pacing ahead of Harris, which DLCC says helped limit losses at the state level
December 10, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Dem candidates for state legislatures on average over-performed Harris in 2024, according to a new report from the DLCC
In PA, AZ, and MI, Dem state leg candidates went from underperforming Biden in '20 to pacing ahead of Harris, which DLCC says helped limit losses at the state level
In PA, AZ, and MI, Dem state leg candidates went from underperforming Biden in '20 to pacing ahead of Harris, which DLCC says helped limit losses at the state level
shoe leather reporting being done by the students at Penn's 34th Street Magazine
December 9, 2024 at 7:54 PM
shoe leather reporting being done by the students at Penn's 34th Street Magazine
Kudos to Penn's student-run blog for quickly getting in on the local angle
December 9, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Kudos to Penn's student-run blog for quickly getting in on the local angle
Timmy Chalamet being wrong about Texas winning the SEC championship after calling the Ohio upset
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Timmy Chalamet being wrong about Texas winning the SEC championship after calling the Ohio upset
the Mahdi will be aware of things others cannot see
December 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM
the Mahdi will be aware of things others cannot see
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