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September 17, 2025

DOJ sues Rhode Island schools for race-based student loan forgiveness that excludes White teachers

Rhode Island faced federal lawsuit for race-based teacher loan forgiveness program that provides up to $25,000 in debt relief exclusively to educators of color.

September 6, 2025

Miss America hopeful swaps combat boots for evening gown, says military service gives her purpose

Army National Guard soldier Alexia Rodrigues uses her Miss America platform to raise awareness about foster care reform and support for military women.

August 28, 2025

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video slapped with 6-month suspension, pleads in court

Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was placed on unpaid leave following her arrest for trespassing at Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport.

August 25, 2025

Providence police violated city ordinance by assisting ICE operation, investigators find

Rhode Island investigators found Providence officers impermissibly helped ICE agents by establishing perimeter and gathering intelligence after a pursuit.

August 23, 2025

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video placed on unpaid leave, job future unclear

The Rhode Island Attorney General's office confirms prosecutor Devon Flanagan, whose arrest for trespassing went viral this week, will be placed on unpaid leave starting Monday.

August 19, 2025

WATCH: Footage shows blue state prosecutor warning officers they'll 'regret' arresting her: 'I'm an AG!'

The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office is launching a probe after a state prosecutor was allegedly berating officers as they tried to arrest her, yelling at them: "I'm an AG!"

August 14, 2025

American accused of faking death, fleeing US found guilty of raping former girlfriend

Nicholas Rossi, who is accused of faking his own death and fleeing the country to avoid sexual assault charges, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree felony rape. He will be sentenced in October.

August 12, 2025

ICE official describes the 'BAD ACTORS' the agency is 'going after'

Acting I.C.E. director Todd Lyons weighs in on the agency reportedly setting a new detention record this week and addresses whether Rhode Island police 'cooperated' with the arrest of an alleged sex offender on 'America Reports.'

August 11, 2025

DHS official argues Rhode Island is 'putting their own people in danger'

DHS Public Affairs assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin claims Rhode Island 'refused' to honor a detainer for an illegal migrant on 'America Reports.'

August 9, 2025

ICE arrests illegal immigrant charged with child sex crimes after his release by local police despite detainer

ICE arrested an illegal immigrant from Guatemala after Rhode Island police released him despite child sex crime charges and an active immigration detainer.