The Trump administration’s freeze on trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans — which was rescinded Wednesday after a broad backlash — shows how the White House is intent on remaking the federal government,

Congressional delegation and RIDOT have different views regarding the availability of Washington Bridge funding.

“Members of Congress, when we make decisions, should be making them based on what is best for the American people, not what is best for our own personal finances,” Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said. That’s why Magaziner and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas

NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound Washington Bridge, is up in the air as President Donald Trump looks to halt spending on climate policies enacted by his predecessor Joe Biden.

The bipartisan Trust in Congress Act prohibits members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks during their time in office.

We urge REI to meet its duties as required under the National Labor Relations Act to negotiate and refrain from union-busting tactics such as eliminating bonuses and raises, terminations of union supporters,

Former Republican Representative and attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz was quizzed by Bill Maher on accusations that he had paid for sex and engaged in sex with an "underage girl." Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Gaetz outside of normal working hours for comment.

State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.

The four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation are working to prevent a delay in receiving federal grants awarded for the Washington Bridge.A recen

Patricia Socarras Santiago cut her teeth in Democratic politics in Rhode Island. Last year, she was working in the country’s newest swing state in a presidential election year.

State Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz doesn’t quite have one foot out the door, but she’s not exactly batting down rumors that she could be joining the Trump administration, either.

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