PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Democrats are increasingly concerned that U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, usually a staunch foe of President Trump’s policies, could break with the party and support one of the president’s most controversial cabinet picks.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once a darling in Democratic circles thanks to his environmental work and famous family. But he shouldn't expect a warm welcome from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearings.

US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, in RI to attend a groundbreaking for the REGENT' Seaglider factory, answers questions about the RFK hearings

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Monday downplayed speculation that he could break with his party to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as health and ...

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, says President Donald Trump’s blitz of executive orders to boost fossil fuels and stop the growth of ...

NORTH KINGSTOWN − Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse isn't tipping his hand on how he will vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. The vote was 56-42 in Zeldin's favor.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) stepped in to dispel one of many myths repeated during Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Toward the end of the hearing, Whitehouse said that there had been several comments about what some call "late-term abortion.

President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, acc

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1.

Plane With 64 Aboard Crashes Near Washington After Colliding With Helicopter An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., plunged into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport after the ...

Tearful former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years for brazen bribery scheme Former Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced for a brazen bribery scheme that saw him ...