Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
R.I. Moves Presidential Primary to March in 2028
Governor McKee has signed a law moving Rhode Island's presidential primary from late April to the first Tuesday in March, starting in 2028, in a bid to give the state a meaningful voice in choosing nominees.
A $103 Billion War, and a $30 Billion Story: Inside the Iran War Bill Rhode Islanders Are Paying
How the Supreme Court Legalized the Kind of Backroom Deal RI Prosecutors Once Charged
One Rule for Biden, Another for Platner: How RI Democrats Decide Which Women to Believe
McKee to Appeal Trump's Denial of Blizzard Aid as RI Cities Foot the Bill Alone
Gov. Dan McKee will appeal the Trump administration's July 2 refusal to grant Rhode Island federal disaster aid for February's record blizzard — a denial that came the same day the White House approved $846 million for nine Republican-leaning states.
DNC Autopsy Report Released, Wipes Gaza Massacre to Hide Why Millions Stayed Home
The DNC's 192-page election autopsy is finally public, but the most damning evidence has been erased. By scrubbing every mention of Gaza and foreign influence, the party is attempting to hide why it truly lost millions of voters. Read on to see the secrets they left in the margins.
Zohran Mamdani’s Win Energized the Left. His First Decision Has Them Worried.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory promised a new day for New York, but his first act was keeping a billionaire heiress as Police Commissioner—a move that places the security apparatus above democratic control. It’s part of a familiar pattern we’ve seen in Rhode Island. Is this a betrayal?
Mamdani Officially Wins NYC Mayoral Primary, Crushing Dems' Right Wing Machine
Zohran Mamdani delivered a stunning upset in New York City's mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo and the entire Democratic establishment despite being overwhelmingly outspent. The decisive 56% to 44% victory, made official today, proves money doesn't always win when voters face clear ideological choices. But the establishment isn't giving up without a fight...
The Race to Replace Ruggerio: Analyzing the Candidates for Senate District 4
When Dominick Ruggerio died in April, Rhode Island lost its most powerful legislator—a man who served as Senate President for a little under decade and wielded enormous influence over state policy. Now, four Democrats are vying to replac...
JD Vance: What You Should Know About the Likely Future GOP Presidential Nominee
In a revealing conversation with Joe Rogan just days before Trump's 2024 victory, VP-elect JD Vance shared the moment Trump called to offer him the vice presidency while his young son talked about Pokemon in the background. From secret service adventures to controversial policy proposals, the future GOP presidential hopeful offered access into his world.
Trump on Rogan: What Was Really Said
From nuclear policy to McDonald's visits, our analysis breaks down Trump's most revealing interview yet. With quotes that reveal both strategy and controversy, we examine how the former president's views on everything from tariffs to TikTok could shape America's future in the event of a victory in tomorrow's election. Nothing was off limits.
We've Seen Enough: Uprise RI Endorses Jill Stein for President
For the first time in our history, Uprise RI is endorsing a political candidate for President and without question that endorsement goes to Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party. This decision was not only unprecedented for us but also remarkably easy to make.
The Most Effective Person in Washington Could Lose Job Within Months
Lina Khan, the 35-year-old antitrust warrior who blocked Lifespan's merger with Care New England, is shaking up Washington and terrifying Big Tech. As chair of the Federal Trade Commission, she's taking on corporate giants and fighting for fair markets. But powerful forces on both sides of the aisle want her gone. Will Khan's crusade for economic justice survive?
RI Congressmen Amo, Magazine, Reed, Whitehouse Release Bizarre Statements on Trump Shooting
Statements appear to ignore US's devastating political violence campaign in Gaza and scores of domestic incidents over the years.