Jack Reed

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

ri.gov

Apr 11

Press Release: Governor McKee, Rhode Island congressional delegation, and RIDOT celebrate the completion of the East Bay Bike Path bridges

Senator Reed helped deliver $14 million in federal funds, including a $5 million earmark, to complete the bridge project.

Budget/SpendingDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Naval Today

Mar 25

US Navy awards $15.3 contract modification to GDEB for Columbia and Virginia-class subs

Senator Jack Reed welcomed the $15.3 billion submarine contract as a boost for national defense and Rhode Island's economy.

ecoRI News

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

RIPTA Planned to Electrify Aquidneck Island, Then Trump Stepped In

Senator Reed successfully extended the expiration date of the federal transit grant to prevent the loss of funding during the administration's review.

Budget/SpendingEconomyEducation

Alaska Native News

Mar 18

Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Students Better Connect with Higher Education Funding

Senator Reed joined as a primary co-sponsor, emphasizing the need for students to have accurate information about financial options.

83%·17%

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◆Mixed & Info

The Boston Globe

1w ago

R.I. isn't immune to cargo theft. It's time to strengthen the law so we stop paying the price

The author urges Reed to help pass a federal measure targeting organized interstate theft.

Criminal JusticeDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Off The Press

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Military spy budget surges 49%, details secret

Senator Jack Reed described the Trump administration's military intelligence budget request as 'bloated' and 'undisciplined.'

60%·40%

Social News XYZ

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEconomy

Watch: Reed asks Kevin Warsh whether he would cave to Trump’s demands to lower interest rates (Video)

Senator Jack Reed pressed Fed nominee Kevin Warsh on whether he would maintain independence from President Trump's interest rate demands.

67%·33%

Fox News

Apr 14

Dems unload on Trump’s latest DC update with ‘Christian Nationalist’ broadside, legal push

Senator Reed criticized the arch project's cost and symbolism on social media, contrasting it with economic concerns like gas prices.

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructureBudget/Spending

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

DNYUZ+3

Apr 7

Democrats Condemn Trump Threat to End ‘Whole Civilization’

Senator Jack Reed described the president's threats as 'comparable to genocide' and questioned his mental fitness for office.

MS NOW

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeDefense/Military

Key Democrats probe report Hegseth blocked promotions for women, Black officers

Senator Jack Reed is investigating whether Secretary Hegseth's removal of officers from a promotion list violated federal law.

Cato Institute

Budget/SpendingDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Congress Should Stop, Not Enshrine, Equity Stakes in Private Companies by Government

Senator Jack Reed questioned how domestic companies could remain competitive if the DoD provides specific companies a government-backed advantage.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Washington Examiner

Mar 28

Trump’s two paths for Iran war — Negotiation or escalation

Senator Reed warned that the rapid expenditure of precision-guided munitions in the Iran conflict creates significant long-term limitations for the Department of Defense.

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Roll Call

Mar 26

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

Senator Jack Reed highlighted the risks of eroding ally confidence and nuclear proliferation in a 'historically dangerous' strategic environment.

Maine Morning Star

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingImmigration

New England airports spared from long lines at security checkpoints for now

Senator Jack Reed blamed President Trump for the lack of TSA pay and criticized the SAVE America Act as voter suppression.

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Mediaite

Mar 5

Several Democratic Critics of Iran War Say They Might Vote to Fund It Anyway: ‘We’re in It’

Senator Jack Reed suggested the need to look at military requirements to fill gaps in various theaters of war.

56%·44%

Breaking Defense

Mar 3

‘Strong and clear, but quiet’: Pentagon policy head faces Senate questions over NDS

Senator Reed called the NDS obsolete, citing contradictions between its policy of non-interventionism and current military actions against Iran.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

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GV Wire

Mar 31

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senator Reed criticized the administration's moves as reckless, claiming they provide billions of dollars to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Budget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

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Rhodeislandcurrent

1w ago

Rhode Island congressional delegation presses FEMA on its denial for blizzard aid

Reed joined Rhode Island’s congressional delegation in pressing FEMA to explain its denial of blizzard aid.

83%·17%

The Boston Globe

1w ago

R.I. isn't immune to cargo theft. It's time to strengthen the law so we stop paying the price

The author urges Reed to help pass a federal measure targeting organized interstate theft.

Criminal JusticeDefense/Military

Off The Press

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Military spy budget surges 49%, details secret

Senator Jack Reed described the Trump administration's military intelligence budget request as 'bloated' and 'undisciplined.'

60%·40%

Social News XYZ

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Watch: Reed asks Kevin Warsh whether he would cave to Trump’s demands to lower interest rates (Video)

Senator Jack Reed pressed Fed nominee Kevin Warsh on whether he would maintain independence from President Trump's interest rate demands.

67%·33%

The Brown Daily Herald

Apr 13

R.I. judge rules HUD acted illegally in altering homelessness grant criteria

Senator Jack Reed criticized the Trump administration for attempting to prioritize partisan political objectives over effectively helping people with federal homelessness funds.

Budget/SpendingHousing

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructure

Fox News

Apr 14

Dems unload on Trump’s latest DC update with ‘Christian Nationalist’ broadside, legal push

Senator Reed criticized the arch project's cost and symbolism on social media, contrasting it with economic concerns like gas prices.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

ri.gov

Apr 11

Press Release: Governor McKee, Rhode Island congressional delegation, and RIDOT celebrate the completion of the East Bay Bike Path bridges

Senator Reed helped deliver $14 million in federal funds, including a $5 million earmark, to complete the bridge project.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

DNYUZ+3

Apr 7

Democrats Condemn Trump Threat to End ‘Whole Civilization’

Senator Jack Reed described the president's threats as 'comparable to genocide' and questioned his mental fitness for office.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

GV Wire

Mar 31

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senator Reed criticized the administration's moves as reckless, claiming they provide billions of dollars to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

MS NOW

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Key Democrats probe report Hegseth blocked promotions for women, Black officers

Senator Jack Reed is investigating whether Secretary Hegseth's removal of officers from a promotion list violated federal law.

Cato Institute

Budget/SpendingDefense/Military

Congress Should Stop, Not Enshrine, Equity Stakes in Private Companies by Government

Senator Jack Reed questioned how domestic companies could remain competitive if the DoD provides specific companies a government-backed advantage.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Washington Examiner

Mar 28

Trump’s two paths for Iran war — Negotiation or escalation

Senator Reed warned that the rapid expenditure of precision-guided munitions in the Iran conflict creates significant long-term limitations for the Department of Defense.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

Roll Call

Mar 26

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

Senator Jack Reed highlighted the risks of eroding ally confidence and nuclear proliferation in a 'historically dangerous' strategic environment.

Budget/SpendingDefense/Military

Naval Today

Mar 25

US Navy awards $15.3 contract modification to GDEB for Columbia and Virginia-class subs

Senator Jack Reed welcomed the $15.3 billion submarine contract as a boost for national defense and Rhode Island's economy.

Maine Morning Star

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

New England airports spared from long lines at security checkpoints for now

Senator Jack Reed blamed President Trump for the lack of TSA pay and criticized the SAVE America Act as voter suppression.

ecoRI News

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

RIPTA Planned to Electrify Aquidneck Island, Then Trump Stepped In

Senator Reed successfully extended the expiration date of the federal transit grant to prevent the loss of funding during the administration's review.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

Alaska Native News

Mar 18

Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Students Better Connect with Higher Education Funding

Senator Reed joined as a primary co-sponsor, emphasizing the need for students to have accurate information about financial options.

Budget/SpendingEconomy

83%·17%

Mediaite

Mar 5

Several Democratic Critics of Iran War Say They Might Vote to Fund It Anyway: ‘We’re in It’

Senator Jack Reed suggested the need to look at military requirements to fill gaps in various theaters of war.

56%·44%

Breaking Defense

Mar 3

‘Strong and clear, but quiet’: Pentagon policy head faces Senate questions over NDS

Senator Reed called the NDS obsolete, citing contradictions between its policy of non-interventionism and current military actions against Iran.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption