Politics
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Newport council urges Brown University Health to keep city’s only maternity ward open amid budget cuts
NEWPORT, R.I. — Despite nearly 500 babies being born at Newport Hospital in 2024, Brown University Health is mulling a potential closure of the...
ICE arrests “self-admitted” MS-13 gang member in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a man in Providence over the weekend who they say is a...
Rhode Island lawmaker calls ICE agents “Nazi Gestapo” and “thugs” after MS-13 arrest in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island state representative is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “Nazi...
CNBC ranks Rhode Island among the worst states for business in the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s business ranking is in and it has fallen. Rhode Island has fallen further in CNBC’s “Top States for...
Convicted child predator taken into custody by ICE in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian national living illegally in the U.S. with a...
Rhode Island man arrested for death threats against President Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence man has been arrested and charged with making death threats against President Donald Trump and other high-ranking federal...
Washington Bridge contractor Walsh signs non-prosecution agreement with DOJ over false claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There are currently zero companies in the state of Rhode Island that can rebuild the Washington Bridge. No Rhode Island...
Providence City Council sends ‘Know Your Rights’ mailer to 62,000 homes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence officials are making a major push to ensure residents know their rights when it comes to interactions with law enforcement...
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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...
