Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state of Rhode Island in November, but then-candidate Donald Trump beat her by 14 points in Johnston — the biggest swing in RI from D to R since the last presidential election.
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Senator Reed On NSC Restructuring And President’s Cabinet Picks
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed is condemning President Donald Trump’s move to restructure the National Security Council. Reed, the top Democrat on the…
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During Trump Presidency, Colleges And Students Anticipate Changes In Visa Programs
With visas in hand, about 85,000 undergraduate and graduates students from overseas are pursuing their higher education degrees in schools around New…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: President Obama, A Good Man Who Will be Much Missed
After eight years in the White House, President Barack Obama is waving goodbye. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay recalls the first time he met Obama,…
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RI Delegation Says Unverified Claims Against Trump Must Be Vetted
Members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation say unverified claims alleging collusion between the Russian government and the campaign of President…
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RI Public Radio Acquiring UMass-Dartmouth Radio Station
Rhode Island Public Radio has inked a deal to acquire the radio station of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. The purchase will increase the…
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RI Electoral College Casts Votes For Clinton, Kaine
In Rhode Island, four electors unanimously cast their votes for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine for the presidential ticket, after they were escorted into…
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R.I.P. Tom LaFauci, Great Speechwriter, Better Person
Memorial Service for Tom scheduled for Saturday January 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence. Thomas S….
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New England Readies For Trump’s Refugee Plans
Rhode Island resettled more than 300 refugees over the last year, including more than 100 from Syria. An even larger number of refugees are expected to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected when it comes to politics, right? Yes and no. While Tuesday’s presidential election offered a big surprise, General Assembly…
