Last week’s “violent insurrection” at the Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump has “impacted the way we are approaching working with our federal partners in planning for the 59th inauguration,” Bowser said Wednesday.… MORE
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US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.… MORE
Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. … MORE
Transition underway for governor in RI
Rhode Island’s transition in the governor’s office is underway, as Gov. Gina Raimondo introduced Lt. Gov. Dan McKee Wednesday at her coronavirus briefing, saying she is confident in his ability to assume the role, as her nomination to a Cabinet position unfolds, and said he has agreed to keep her COVID team in place. … MORE
Senate President Ruggerio names leadership team
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named his leadership team for the new legislative session.… MORE
RI Senate calls for Trump’s removal from office
Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state Senate voted Tuesday to condemn the acts of violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, and called for the removal of President Donald Trump through either the 25th Amendment or impeachment by Congress. … MORE
Rhode Island House Democrats round out leadership team
Democrats in the Rhode Island House of Representatives have elected a new leadership team that includes two women in key posts. … MORE
RI high court gains first woman of color
The first person of color was sworn in to the Rhode Island Supreme Court Monday, giving the state’s highest court a majority of women for the first time.… MORE
Dems prep ‘incitement of insurrection’ charge against Trump
Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” – in an impeachment resolution that could go to a vote by mid-week. … MORE
Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared
The sinister nature of the assault has become evident, betraying the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and run down leaders — Trump’s vice president and the Democratic House speaker among them.… MORE
