Category Archives: Politics
North Smithfield Council President seeks to recall Nike resolution
WPRO News North Smithfield Council President John Beauregard issued a statement Wednesday saying that he will seek to recall the controversial Nike resolution that was passed 3-2 at a meeting on Monda...
Sep 19, 2018
Trump rips Sessions: ‘I don’t have an attorney general’
By JONATHAN LEMIRE, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, saying, "I don't have an attorney general." Trump, in a Hill....
Sep 19, 2018
Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI probe before she testifies
By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett K...
Sep 19, 2018
Biden to stump for Rhode Island Democrats
Vice President Joe Biden praises Rhode Island’s RhodeWorks infrastructure program in East Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is ...
Sep 19, 2018
Man accused of threatening reporters indicted by grand jury
A California man allegedly made a series of threats to Boston Globe employees in which he echoed President Trump’s anti-press language. Image via CNN BOSTON (AP) – A federal grand jury has...
Sep 18, 2018
Fung campaign, homeowner speak out on hanged campaign sign
.@MayorFung lawn sign hangs from a noose at a home in Chepachet among signs for other candidates. No answer at the door. Fung campaign calls it "hateful" and "plain disgusting". #RIGov2018 #RIPoli -SK...
Sep 18, 2018
4 candidates in Rhode Island primary seek recounts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Four candidates have requested recounts following Rhode Island’s primary elections. The Providence Journal reports David O’Connell, State Sen. Paul Jabour, Re...
Sep 14, 2018
Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel
Alexandria VA Detention Center By ERIC TUCKER, CHAD DAY and MICHAEL BALSAMO, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded guilty Friday to two federal cr...
Sep 14, 2018
PODCAST: Speaker Mattiello talks primary night, more with Tara Granahan
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News. Days after primary results and weeks after Rhode Island loses the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester, WPRO’s Tara Granahan has a one-on-one with House Speaker Nick ...
Sep 14, 2018
Governor’s new ad shows the wrong city to criticize opponent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Vl1dnQuVI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island’s Democratic governor released a new campaign ad the day after winning the primary that shows the wrong cit...
Sep 13, 2018
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