VOA/Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he is not the source of an anonymous New York Times opinion piece that said any of the Trump administration’s accomplishments have come despite President Donald Trump’s «petty and ineffective» leadership style. Speaking during a visit to India, Pompeo called the article «sad» and said […]readmore
VOA/Nike Ching STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States is rallying India to tackle pressing security issues, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo soon to embark on his first trip to New Delhi as the top U.S. diplomat. Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will hold high-level talks with India’s foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, and defense […]readmore
(Woonsocket) – Prior to Mayor Fung taking office, the City of Cranston was looking at multi-million dollar deficit. In 2018, the City has a balanced budget, with a rainy-day fund of $20 million. “In order to get the city’s finances back on track, I had to roll up my sleeves and make tough decisions,” said Mayor […]readmore
(Woonsocket) – Since Mayor Fung was first sworn into office, Cranston has seen business flock to the city. Since taking office in 2009, Cranston has had over 4,100 jobs created. “Cranston is becoming known throughout the state and country as a city that has a climate where business can succeed,” said Mayor Fung. “We have two […]readmore
RI Congressional delegation announces new fire grants for Little Compton, North Kingstown, Warwick, and Woonsocket Fire Departments WARWICK, RI – In an effort to help local fire departments effectively respond to emergencies and keep communities safe, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a total of $1,113,758 […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — A week after Trump’s education secretary Betsy DeVos proposed using federal funds to buy guns for schools, Mayor Allan Fung expressed his support for arming Rhode Islanders on school grounds. “Governor Raimondo knows that we need to get guns out of schools to keep our students and teachers safe — Mayor Fung believes […]readmore
VOA/Ken Bredemeier A Florida congressman with strong backing from U.S. President Donald Trump and an African-American mayor who thinks Trump ought to be impeached are set to square off in the November election for the Florida governorship in the key political battleground state. The coming political contest between Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis, who has Trump’s […]readmore
VOA/Jim Randle The U.S. economy expanded at a 4.2 percent annual rate in April, May and June, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. The second-quarter growth figure for gross domestic product was one-tenth of a percentage point higher than initial estimates. «The economy is in good shape,» said PNC Bank Chief Economist Gus Faucher. He wrote […]readmore
VOA/Ken Bredemeier Days of tribute to the late U.S. Senator John McCain began Wednesday, his body lying in state under a flag-draped coffin in Phoenix, the capitol of his home state of Arizona. His widow, Cindy McCain, gently touched his casket and knelt silently to rest her cheek against the U.S. flag before other family […]readmore
VOA/Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE — President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that departing White House counsel Don McGahn was an «excellent guy» for whom he had «a lot of affection,» and he predicted that the experienced lawyer would return «probably to the private sector.» Trump’s allies have criticized McGahn for his extensive cooperation with special counsel […]readmore