Politics
Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
Helena Foulkes reacts to Jimmy Kimmel firing
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes took to social media today, blasting the Trump Administration’s actions as “disgraceful.” “Free speech is free speech,...
Barrington community divided over teacher’s Charlie Kirk post
BARRINGTON, R.I. — Barrington High School students and teachers well as parents are calling for the dismissal of their teacher Ben Fillo, after...
Trump administration sues Rhode Island over Providence teacher loan forgiveness program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Providence Public Schools,...
Approval rating of Governor McKee at 29%, faces tough 2026 reelection according to newly released poll
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid faces headwinds, with just 29% of Rhode Islanders approving of his job performance and only...
The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953
NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
Social media post about Charlie Kirk gets Barrington teacher put on leave
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A Barrington teacher has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly posted to social media that had no sympathy...
Bomb threats sent to RI Democrats deemed hoax by police
Police investigated bomb threats Thursday at the homes of at least three Rhode Island public officials, including the state Senate’s top two Democrats....
Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats issue joint statement on the murder of Charlie Kirk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the wake of the murder of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
