Category Archives: Politics
Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promises
In a screenshot from his video feed, President Donald Trump delivers his second inauguration speech in the U.S. Capitol rotunda January 20, 2025. NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump's second i...
Jan 20, 2025
Massachusetts voters reject legalizing psychedelics, approve dropping high school test requirements
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts voters rejected a measure to legalize some psychedelics, but said yes to dropping comprehensive tests as a requirement for getting a h...
Nov 06, 2024
RI Democrats Whitehouse, Amo & Magaziner returned to office
Rhode Island Democrats (from left) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Congreesmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner take part in a groundbreaking ceremony in Providence March 19, 2024. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO New...
Nov 06, 2024
Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
The Associated Press Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she’s going to make...
Oct 21, 2024
What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their part...
Mar 29, 2024
Former Marine and crypto lawyer John Deaton to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Republican John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, announced Monday that he is challenging De...
Feb 20, 2024
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress
Rhode Island Congressman – elect Gabe Amo poses with his family after claiming victory in the special election November 7, 2023 at The Guild brewery in Pawtucket. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO New...
Nov 07, 2023
Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday’s races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo (left) and Republican Gerry Leonard campaign in the closing days of the race for the open, 1st District Congressional seat. Photos by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) - The mo...
Nov 06, 2023
Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress
Gabe Amo, 2023 Democratic nominee for Congress in Rhode Island’s 1st District. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated Press For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was ...
Sep 07, 2023
Ex-White House aide Gabe Amo wins Rhode Island Democratic primary in congressional special election
Gabe Amo greets his supporters in Pawtucket after winning the Democratic primary election for the open seat the 1st Congressional district September 5, 2023. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Assoc...
Sep 05, 2023
