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August 4, 2026

U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored

The letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy... Continue Reading

August 3, 2026

Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee Democrats Blast Cruz’s Hearing Targeting the Muslim Community

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex... Continue Reading

July 31, 2026

RI Delegation Joins Seniors on Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Discuss their Fight to Lower Health Care Costs

Coventry, R.I. – Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), along with U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner... Continue Reading

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Climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems. We should all be able to agree on that.

Today’s simple truth:

Climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems. We should all be able to agree on that.

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Today’s simple truth:

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse 17 hours ago

Speeches

June 11, 2026

Time to Wake Up 308: 40 Years After Chafee’s Warning

Mr. President, today marks the 308th time that I have stood on the Senate floor... Continue Reading

June 9, 2026

254th Anniversary of the “Gaspee” Raid

Mr. President, I come to the Senate floor every year around this time to remark... Continue Reading

May 12, 2026

Time to Wake Up 307: The Mischief Continues

Mr. President, I rise for the 307th time with my trusty Time to Wake Up... Continue Reading