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At the Races: Defiant in Dallas

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski DALLAS – Recent national polls show President Donald Trump’s job approval…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge

Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first governor in any state to lose a party primary since 2018

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Rhode Island legislators restrict immigration enforcement near polling places, enact 18 other election bills in 2026 session

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 11 after passing 20 election-related bills. Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed all 20 bills between March and June.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

What’s Delaying NBA’s Kawhi Leonard Investigation? Timberwolves, Joe Smith Case May Have the Answer

The trade that sends Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold pending a lingering investigation, which reportedly could go into 2027.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31

When Washington politicians can’t go home again

ANALYSIS — While Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Washington this year, Washington has become a scarlet letter for members of both parties vying to be their state’s next governor.  Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was just the latest member of Congress to fail in a gubernatorial attempt when he…

Roll Call · Jul 1

Gov. McKee (D) signs bill to require governor, legislature agreement before opting into Education Freedom Tax Credit

On June 18, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) signed H 7163 which requires the Rhode Island General Assembly and the governor to approve any effort to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). It specified that the state may only participate if the legislature passes a bill that…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Rhode Island ice rink shooter killed ex-wife and son, police say

Pawtucket officials name shooter and say two other family members in critical condition after Monday attack

The Guardian - US · Feb 17

Brown University shooting: person of interest in custody is in his 20s, police chief confirms – as it happened

Officials refuse to share name of person or details of arrest; Donald Trump says ‘Things can happen’ in comments shared by White House

The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2025

Brown University shooting latest: Officials admit manhunt for double killer could take ‘some time’ after initial suspect cleared

Police release ‘person of interest’ more than 24 hours after mass shooting at Rhode Island Ivy League school with suspect on the loose

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025