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John Reed

 
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Title
Senator
Rhode Island
Party Affiliation
Democrat
2021
2026
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Representative Offices
Address
1000 Chapel View Blvd.
Suite
Suite 290
City/State/Zip
Cranston RI, 02920
Phone
401-943-3100
Fax
401-464-6837
Address
One Exchange Terrace
Building
U.S. District Courthouse
Suite
Suite 408
City/State/Zip
Providence RI, 02903-1744
Phone
401-528-5200
Fax
202-224-4680
News
02/12/2025 --rollcall
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with senators during a July 2024 visit to Washington.
02/08/2025 --scnow
Anyone prohibited from having access to the sensitive information since Jan. 20 must destroy all copies made from the department's systems.
02/04/2025 --rollcall
Collins is seen during his confirmation hearing last month.
01/27/2025 --winonadailynews
U.S. adults broadly think it's a bad thing if the president relies on billionaires for advice about government policy, according to the poll.
01/24/2025 --nbcnews
President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he was "surprised" Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins — both moderates and sometime critics of Trump — planned to vote against former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department.
01/24/2025 --nbcphiladelphia
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained.The written answers were provided to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in response to additional questions she had for Hegseth as part of the vetting process.His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, declined to comment Thursday on the dollar figure, which was previously unknown. In November, Parlatore confirmed that the settlement payment had been made, and Hegseth told senators during his confirmation hearing last week that he was “falsely accused” and completely cleared. News of the payment came as the Senate advanced Hegseth’s nomination along party lines, with a final vote on his confirmation expected Friday. Democrats — and two Republicans — have raised concerns about Hegseth, who also has faced allegations of excessive drinking and abuse of his second wife, which he denies.Two days after Hegseth was grilled by senators at this confirmation hearing, Trump’s transition team briefed the two leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee on an additional statement that Hegseth’s second wife, Samantha Hegseth, had provided to the FBI. In the statement that the transition team read Jan. 16 to Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker and Rhode Island Democrat Jack Reed, she said Pete Hegseth had and continues to have a problem with alcohol abuse, a person familiar with the FBI briefing and its findings told The Associated Press.Trump administrationJan 21Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claimsTrump administrationJan 145 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearingReed has called Hegseth’s FBI background check substandard. He said in a statement Thursday that he and Wicker received multiple FBI briefings about the defense secretary nominee, something he had not seen in more than 25 years on the Armed Services Committee, and that “the recent reports about the contents of the background briefings on Mr. Hegseth are true and accurate.”Parlatore, Hegseth’s attorney, said Thursday that “Reed is knowingly lying” because what Samantha Hegseth actually told the FBI is that Pete Hegseth drinks more often than not, but she also acknowledged that she had not spent time with him for about seven years.Senators also received an affidavit Tuesday from a former sister-in-law of the Pentagon nominee alleging his repeated drunkenness and that he was abusive to Samantha Hegseth to the point where she feared for her safety. He and his ex-wife have denied that he was abusive, and Parlatore called the affidavit a “clear and admitted partisan attempt to derail Mr. Hegseth’s confirmation.”Meanwhile, the $50,000 payment was made years after the woman told police that Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a California hotel room in 2017 after he took her phone, blocked the door and refused to let her leave, according to an investigative report released in November.Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing. The report does not say that police found the allegations were false. Police recommended the case report be forwarded to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office for review.Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said her office declined to file charges in January 2018 because it didn’t have “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.”Parlatore has said the payment was made as part of a confidential settlement a few years after the police investigation because Hegseth was concerned that she was prepared to sue and that could have gotten him fired from Fox News, where he was a popular host.“Hegseth strongly felt that he was the victim of blackmail and innocent collateral damage in a lie that the Complainant was holding onto to keep her marriage intact,” Parlatore said in a previous statement, NBC News reported.Parlatore also said that Hegseth “ultimately decided to enter into a settlement for a significantly reduced amount” at the “height of the MeToo movement.” ___AP reporter Eric Tucker contributed from Washington.
01/24/2025 --pressherald
The senator needs to reject Trump's dangerously unqualified secretary of defense nominee.
01/23/2025 --kron4
The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the objections of Democrats who argued he is unqualified for the job. The 51-49 vote to end debate on Hegseth’s nomination sets the stage for a [...]
01/19/2025 --startribune
Here’s the scorecard, including the demerits.
01/15/2025 --kgw
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson was officially sworn into office Wednesday and addressed many concerns impacting the state, including housing and law enforcement.
01/15/2025 --fox5sandiego
Snapdragon Stadium will host the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship on Saturday, continuing the legacy of off-road motorsports in San Diego.
01/15/2025 --wgrz
Past controversies have hounded Hegseth, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles.
01/12/2025 --kron4
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their high-stakes confirmation hearings kick off next week, marking a make-or-break moment for some of his choices. Headlined by Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, numerous hearings will take place next week with the goal of confirming [...]
01/08/2025 --stltoday
Jon Patterson becomes the first Asian American speaker to lead the Missouri House. Cindy O’Laughlin is the first woman to lead the Missouri Senate.
12/27/2024 --theadvocate
The top offensive and defensive players from Class 5A high schools faced each other in a state championship game, with Edna Karr defensive lineman Corey Adams celebrating with teammates after defeating an Alexandria Senior High team led by running back...
12/27/2024 --theadvocate
The top offensive and defensive players from Class 5A high schools faced each other in a state championship game, with Edna Karr defensive lineman Corey Adams celebrating with teammates after defeating an Alexandria Senior High team led by running back...
12/18/2024 --axios
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will unveil on Wednesday his list of Senate Democrats who get top committee positions, Axios has learned.Why it matters: These Senate Democrats will Schumer's top lieutenants to fight against Republican nominees and legislative priorities starting next year.The assignments:Sen. Amy Klobuchar, AgricultureSen. Patty Murray, AppropriationsSen. Jack Reed, Armed ServicesSen. Elizabeth Warren, BankingSen. Maria Cantwell, CommerceSen. Martin Heinrich, EnergySen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Environments and Public WorksSen. Ron Wyden, FinanceSen. Jeanne Shaheen, Foreign RelationsSen. Bernie Sanders, Health, Education, Labor and PensionsSen. Gary Peters, Homeland SecuritySen. Mark Warner, IntelligenceSen. Dick Durbin, JudiciarySen. Kirsten Gillibrand, AgingSen. Jeff Merkley, BudgetSen. Maggie Hassan, Joint EconomicSen. Alex Padilla, RulesSen. Ed Markey, Small BusinessSen. Richard Blumenthal, Veterans' AffairsSen. Chris Coons, EthicsSen. Brian Schatz, Indian Affairs
12/18/2024 --theepochtimes
The Senate's passage of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act moves the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.
12/18/2024 --foxnews
The Senate voted to pass the $895 billion annual defense policy bill, that includes a pay raise for U.S. troops and a provision that restricts transgender care.
12/18/2024 --columbian
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is voting Wednesday on final passage of a sweeping defense bill that will authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion while also stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.
12/06/2024 --rollcall
Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer on the move between meetings with senators on Thursday.
11/21/2024 --dailybreeze
As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans appear to be betting that they won’t face much backlash for publicly setting aside the allegations of sexual misconduct
11/17/2024 --kearneyhub
Choosing Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the government is not the first time a president has tapped a businessman to cut regulations.
11/13/2024 --rollcall
Veteran and Fox News host Pete Hesgeth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon.
11/12/2024 --buffalonews
Elon Musk's super PAC spent about $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's spending.
10/28/2024 --politico
"He will destroy his Department of Defense, frankly,” Senate Armed Services Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said of Trump.
10/24/2024 --rollcall
Longtime appropriator Mitch McConnell, who is stepping down from his role as Senate minority leader, could become the top Republican on the Defense Appropriators Subcommittee in the next Congress.
10/11/2024 --pasadenastarnews
The famed Lakers and Clippers supporters, along with Knicks aficionado Spike Lee, are being added to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday
10/11/2024 --reformer
DUMMERSTON — The Dummerston Historical Society quarterly meeting is set for Sunday, Oct 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at which time Bill Schmidt will present Elysian Hills: Innovative Farming, and speak about his homestead, its long history as the...
10/10/2024 --starexponent
Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died. She was 96.
10/07/2024 --columbian
WASHINGTON — Leading defense authorizers say they hope to move swiftly on a top legislative priority — the annual, must-pass defense policy bill — when Congress returns to town in a month and a half.
09/24/2024 --rollcall
House Defense Appropriations Chairman Ken Calvert, R-Calif., says lawmakers “have time to deal with” the $1.95 billion funding question — but he still needs answers from the Navy about the request.
08/12/2024 --martinsvillebulletin
Donald Trump is returning — at least for one night — to X, the platform from which he was banned for nearly two years following Jan. 6, 2021.
07/23/2024 --unionleader
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., announced he plans to resign effective Aug. 20, after months of Democratic hand-wringing over his scandalous federal trial and recent conviction.
07/17/2024 --rawstory
President Joe Biden canceled a planned speech at UnidosUS' annual conference in Las Vegas, due to a positive test for COVID-19.According to CNN, the audience let out "audible gasps" when this was revealed to conferencegoers.This is not the first time the president has been diagnosed; he also tested positive for COVID last September, along with the First Lady, forcing them to isolate.ALSO READ: Associated Press issues warning about iconic Trump assassination attempt photoFormer President Donald Trump himself famously became ill with COVID on the 2020 campaign trail following large rallies, prior to the vaccines being developed, and had to spend some time being treated at Walter Reed.While COVID deaths have gone down considerably since the pandemic peak, driven by vaccination and the development of antiviral treatments that allow most people to avoid life-threatening illness, the virus is still present and causing outbreaks around the country.
07/17/2024 --rawstory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called the assassination attempt over the weekend a "grave attack" on democracy, and the internet couldn't help but wonder aloud: what about Jan. 6?The Republican wrote in a Wednesday post on X that Saturday's "near-assassination of former President [Donald] Trump was a grave attack on American democracy.""The nation deserves answers and accountability," he wrote. "New leadership at the Secret Service would be an important step in that direction."The statement drew criticism on multiple fronts from the comment section. Some users said the GOP needs to be transparent about Trump's medical diagnosis following the Saturday shooting, as others said there needs to be an investigation of the Secret Service's response before anyone is held accountable.But many blasted McConnell's assertion that he now sees an attack on "democracy" even as he endorses Trump for president, despite directly blaming him for fomenting the Capitol riot. McConnell also voted to acquit him of inciting an insurrection.Read also: Boos drown out Mitch McConnell at Republican National Convention"You showed cowardice of epic proportions when you did not convict Trump in the Senate after his impeachment for his attempted insurrection," wrote @Lisbetta. "I just unfollowed you because Trump has so sidelined you, you would be more productive just spitting into the wind.""Yes you used 'democracy' so that tells me you are not serious about our republic at all or holding Secret Service Director accountable. Glad you won't be running for office again," wrote @mefbama."The nation deserves answers and accountability for a lot of things," wrote @GalesVicky. "I personally would like answers as to why you just s--- on everyone's civil rights now? I think you are a horrible man and you really just need to stop weighing in on anything. You ok with this? #Project2025""Do you ever think about what would’ve happened had you let the Senate hold a proper impeachment hearing for Donald Trump? You could’ve rescued the Republican Party from MAGADemocrats would begrudgingly have to admire you. You would’ve helped preserve the republic," wrote @AngryInAGoodWay.User @antonioenfuego5 wrote: "Uh. Like January 6th???""Trump has already moved on selling sneakers already," wrote @denisewu."We also need to hear more (frankly anything) from medical professionals about your party’s nominee," wrote @JoJoFromJerz."We’ve all known and believed that for days now," wrote @773tom79 Wednesday. "So the point of your post is?"
 
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