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News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors Newsletter for Monday February 23, 2026 ( 2 items )  

As Trump Seeks Unprecedented Control of Elections, Reed Announces RI Sec. of State Amore as 2026 State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Seeks Unprecedented Control of Elections, Reed Announces RI Sec. of State Amore as 2026 State of the Union Guest * WASHINGTON, DC - With President Donald Trump threatening to "nationalize" the 2026 elections, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that his guest at the 2026 State of the Union will be Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. A lifelong East Providence resident, Secretar  more

Reed Opposes Preemptive Attack on Iran, Urges Restraint and Adherence to U.S. Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Opposes Preemptive Attack on Iran, Urges Restraint and Adherence to U.S. Law * WASHINGTON, DC -Reports this week indicate that President Trump is considering major, sustained U.S. military action against Iran. The administration has accelerated the deployment of substantial military assets to the region, including two aircraft carrier groups, dozens of naval vessels, and hundreds of aircraft.  more