PRESIDENT MARK REUSS

Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Plan Compared to Venezuela: A Questionable Blueprint

President Trump recently told a Fox News host that his strategy against Iran is modeled after U. S. actions in Venezuela, even though the Venezuelan leader remains alive. He claimed that the approach used there—capturing the head of state and sending him to the U. S. —could be replicated in Tehran.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Oil Reserve Moves: How Presidents Have Used the SPR in Crises

Presidents have long turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) when oil markets feel shaky, even though selling from it is not a routine plan. The SPR holds 415. 4 million barrels of mostly sour crude, stored in salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana. Its full capacity is about 714 million bar

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Feb 28 2026OPINION

Trump’s Missed Call: Why Women Athletes Were Left Out

President Trump once said he would protect women’s sports, yet his actions have shown a different story. After signing an order that pulls federal money from schools allowing boys and girls to play together, he later tried to exclude female Olympic champions from a major national event. During the

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Shutdown and Voter ID Debate

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules.

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Bad Bunny Blunder and the Latino Vote

President Trump fired back at Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny after the singer’s Super Bowl halftime show, calling it a “slap in the face” and saying nobody understood the Spanish lyrics. The comment shocked many Republican Latino strategists who worry that such remarks could turn a key part of Trump’s

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Feb 15 2026CRYPTO

How a Meme Coin is Fueling a Political Campaign

Mark Moran is taking a unique approach to his Senate campaign. He's using a meme coin to gain attention and connect with voters. Moran, a former Wall Street banker and reality TV contestant, is running against Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia's Democratic primary. He believes that embracing crypto cultu

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