The last-minute clemency, announced after midnight on Wednesday, follows separate waves of pardons over the past month for Trump associates convicted in the FBI’s Russia investigation as well as for the father of his son-in-law.… MORE
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Sen. Reed to back waiver for Defense nominee
Senator Jack Reed signals a move clearing the way for President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for become Secretary of Defense. … MORE
Raimondo schedules virtual State of the State address
Governor Gina Raimondo is planning to deliver her annual State of the State address February 3 on a virtual basis, due to coronavirus concerns. … MORE
Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials
The revelation came in a motion prosecutors filed late Thursday in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurrection while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.… MORE
McKee promises seamless transition during virus fight
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, who will take over as governor if Gina Raimondo is confirmed as President-elect Joe Biden’s commerce secretary, says his top priority will be continuing the state’s fight against the coronavirus. … MORE
Expecting trouble, DC locks down a week before inauguration
Last week’s “violent insurrection” at the Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump has “impacted the way we are approaching working with our federal partners in planning for the 59th inauguration,” Bowser said Wednesday.… MORE
US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.… MORE
Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. … MORE
Transition underway for governor in RI
Rhode Island’s transition in the governor’s office is underway, as Gov. Gina Raimondo introduced Lt. Gov. Dan McKee Wednesday at her coronavirus briefing, saying she is confident in his ability to assume the role, as her nomination to a Cabinet position unfolds, and said he has agreed to keep her COVID team in place. … MORE
Senate President Ruggerio names leadership team
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named his leadership team for the new legislative session.… MORE
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