News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a confirmation hearing for Walter “Jay” Clayton III, President Trump’s nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Mr. Clayton currently serves as the United... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today expressed deep skepticism about President Trump’s plans to deliver a prime-time national address on Thursday night regarding 2020 election allegations. “Once again, President Trump is seeking to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – There are 77 days left to pass annual appropriations bills and fund the federal government ahead of the next fiscal year, which starts in October. But this week, President Trump blindsided lawmakers across the political spectrum when... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – On February 28, 2026, within hours of the Trump Administration initiating ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ a U.S. missile is reported to have struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, killing over 175 people. Most of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “I send my condolences to the people of... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – As President Donald Trump continues dismantling election security safeguards, the Trump Administration officially ousted the three remaining members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The EAC is an... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Despite the fact that President Donald Trump’s costly tariffs, irresponsible war with Iran, and misguided policies have driven up costs and made housing more expensive, President Trump is now refusing to sign the bipartisan 21st... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Iran and U.S. military forces trade waves of strikes, President Trump and Iranian hardliners renew verbal threats, and a crumbling so-called ceasefire agreement threatens to renew military prolonged conflict and regional tensions... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders improve energy efficiency and save money on their utility bills, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today delivered $1,877,852 in federal funding for Rhode Island’s Weatherization Assistance Program... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Trump Administration’s latest attack on America’s scientific and educational research as well as health, transportation, and education programs could be its most damaging yet: injecting hyper-partisanship into how federal... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Between February 22-23, 2026, Rhode Island was struck by a record-breaking blizzard that dumped 37.9 inches of snow in a 24-hour period and the state experienced wind gusts of 74 miles per hour. The winter storm hit Rhode Island... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- In an effort to upgrade Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure and improve connectivity and mobility, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced $33 million in new federal funding is coming to the Ocean State in... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, in honor of America’s semiquincentennial on July 4, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “Happy 4th of July and happy 250th anniversary, America! “In the summer of 1776, over 50 individuals – including two... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Two-hundred and fifty years ago, the unfair imposition of tariffs and levies by King George III -- who was seeking to pay off his empire’s massive war debts -- ignited the American revolution. Today, President Trump is imposing... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – For years U.S. Senator Jack Reed cried “fowl” over inflated egg prices and urged the federal government to ‘crack down’ on unfair, anti-competitive market manipulation by the ‘Big Egg’ industry. And last year, after previously... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and a leading group of U.S. Senators is urging the president to unlock community... Read More

BRISTOL, RI – Hundreds of thousands of visitors and spectators from near and far are preparing to flock to the streets of Bristol this weekend for a host of patriotic festivities. U.S. Senator Jack Reed today teamed up with the Bristol Police... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s attempt to end so-called ‘birthright citizenship’ by executive order, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court was right to uphold the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse denounced the ruling as ‘epically bad’ and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As the Trump Administration’s actions and policies continues to increase energy costs on American families and businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on... Read More