Live News of Rhode Island February 10, 2025

Arizona Senate President Urges Interior Secretary To Undo 'Land Grab'

Arizona’s Senate president is urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to reverse former President Joe Biden’s designation of nearly 1 million acres in the state as a national monument, which he claims restricts future energyRead More

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Federal Judge Inclined To Extend Block On Trump Administration's Freeze

A federal judge indicated on Monday that she is likely to extend a block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans. US District Judge Loren AliKhan announced her intention to issue a temporary...Read More

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Federal Funding Freeze Faces Legal Challenge In Washington Court

A federal funding freeze planned by the Trump administration is currently under scrutiny in a Washington courtroom. The freeze, which aimed to halt federal grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars, was teRead More

Sen. Whitehouse Criticizes FBI Director Nominee During Confirmation Hearing

During a recent confirmation hearing, Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse strongly criticized FBI director nominee Kash Patel. Whitehouse highlighted opposition to Patel's nomination from various Republican figures, inRead More

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Sen. Whitehouse Expresses Concerns Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

During the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., expressed concerns about Kennedy's stance on vaccines. Whitehouse sRead More

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Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Shakes Northeast, Felt In Boston

An unexpected magnitude 3.8 earthquake off the coast of Maine caused a stir in parts of the Northeast on Monday morning. The quake, which occurred about 6.5 miles southeast of York, Maine, just before 10:30 a.m.,...Read More

Democrats React To Trump's First Actions In Office

Following President Donald Trump's recent pledge to end birthright citizenship, congressional Democrats have expressed a range of reactions to his administration's early moves. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona strongly condeRead More

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Sen. Murray Criticizes Defense Secretary Nominee For Meeting Cancellation

Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed disappointment over the cancellation of a scheduled meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nomineeRead More

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Trump Orders Halt On Offshore Wind Energy Projects

President-elect Donald Trump has directed a New Jersey congressman to draft an executive order aimed at stopping offshore wind energy projects. Offshore wind plays a crucial role in transitioning to a carbon-neutral electrRead More

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Former NY Congressman Grilled On Climate Change Views During EPA Hearing

During his confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin faced questioning from Democrats regarding his views on climate change. Senate Environment and Public WorkRead More

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Senator Whitehouse Presents Chairwoman Capito With Special Gavel

During the confirmation hearing for EPA administrator-nominee Lee Zeldin, a heartwarming gesture took place as Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse presented a special gift to new Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito. WhitehousRead More

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Wildfires In Los Angeles County Larger Than Major US Cities

The wildfires raging through Los Angeles County have left a devastating mark, scorching over 36,000 acres, which is equivalent to 56.25 square miles. To put this into perspective, this total area surpasses the size of someRead More

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Winter Storm Threatens Southern U.S. With Snow And Ice

A developing winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as frigid air from the Arctic grips the southernmost regions of the United States. National Weather...Read More

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Rhode Island Cyberattack: Data Breach Response And Prevention Measures

A recent cyberattack on Rhode Island's health and benefits system has led to the release of files on the dark web, Governor Daniel McKee confirmed on Monday. The state has been proactive in preparing for such...Read More

DOJ Alleges CVS Filled Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions

The Justice Department recently unsealed a civil complaint accusing CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries of filling 'unlawful' prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint also allegRead More

US Supreme Court To Hear Case On Transgender Health Care

Twenty-six states in the United States have implemented bans on gender-affirming health care for transgender children and teenagers, as reported by the Movement Advancement Project, a nonprofit organization advocating forRead More

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US Supreme Court To Hear Case On Transgender Health Care

According to a recent analysis, twenty-six states in the United States have implemented bans on gender-affirming health care for transgender children and teenagers. This data reveals that approximately 40% of transgender yRead More

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House Democrats Condemn Threats Against Lawmakers

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has spoken out against a series of threats targeting Democratic lawmakers, particularly those from Connecticut. The threats included incidents such as pipe bombs being placed in mailboRead More

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Massachusetts Sanctuary City Arrests Illegal Immigrants Wanted For Crimes

A Brazilian citizen living in the United States illegally and wanted in his home country for drug trafficking was arrested by federal authorities in a Massachusetts sanctuary city near Boston. The unidentified suspect wasRead More

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CVS Health Adds Four New Board Members

CVS Health has recently appointed four new board members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been critical of the company's performance. The decision to expand the board to 16 members came after discussions...Read More