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DAILY SIGNAL: What Comes Next for Venezuela? State Department Official Explains

February 11, 2026/by Current Staff

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with State Department Deputy Spokesperson TommyPigott on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. eastern on Feb. 12. It has been five weeks since the U.S. removed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from […]

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STEN REACTS: Politicians Scramble as the Climate Agenda Cracks

February 10, 2026/by Current Staff

The energy fight has officially taken over the Rhode Island State House — and the Center’s warnings are breaking through. As Governor Dan McKee rolls out an “affordability” plan and utilities scramble to defend the status quo, talk radio, lawmakers, and even neighboring states are echoing what we’ve been saying all along: you can’t regulate your way to cheap, reliable power.

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TESTIMONY: Senate Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate

February 8, 2026/by Current Staff

In this powerful testimony, Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, explains why energy policy is the single most important determinant of Rhode Island’s future prosperity or poverty. Whether one believes in climate change or not, the economic consequences of the Act on Climate are unavoidable.

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DAILY SIGNAL: ICE Operations: What Americans Actually Want

February 7, 2026/by Current Staff

President Donald Trump says a “softer touch” may be needed to carry out his immigration enforcement agenda. “I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough. These are criminals – we’re dealing with really hard criminals,” Trump told NBC News following the deaths […]

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THE HIDDEN HEADLINES – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – Feb 05, 2026

February 5, 2026/by Current Staff

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

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DAILY SIGNAL: To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off The Funding

February 4, 2026/by Current Staff

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. eastern on February 5. Minnesota has been on fire for weeks,but this is nothing new for the city of […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Don Lemon Wants a New Legal Standard: Journalists Are Immune From the Law

February 4, 2026/by Current Staff

Does former CNN host-turned-independent journalist Don Lemon have a First Amendment right to interfere with the First Amendment rights of the worshipers and a pastor at a church? “I think the question answers itself, and the answer is no,” argues Scott Johnson, a Minneapolis-based attorney, Claremont Institute fellow, founding member of Power Line, and one […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: There’s a Crisis Facing Young Men But There’s Also a Simple, Old-School Solution

February 4, 2026/by Current Staff

Young men need to exercise “agency” in their own lives. A recent survey done on young men and their problems (and prospects) revealed that young men who participate in multiple social activities and groups are problem solvers. Alex Tarascio, a pollster at Cygnal, a political polling firm, explains that when these young men “talk about […]

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RI Women Are Concerned About Energy Costs #InTheDugout – February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026/by Current Staff

A major new poll of New England women, with clear top-line findings from the Ocean State, shows that Rhode Island women are both concerned and frustrated. They know their electric bills are going up, but many are unsure which policies, decisions, or leaders are actually responsible. That confusion is becoming just as big an issue as the prices themselves.

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Energy Petition Commentary from the Public

February 2, 2026/by Current Staff

As of the most recent update to this post, over 50 Rhode Islanders have signed the petition calling on state policymakers to adopt energy policies that will provide for affordable and abundant energy supplies for the residents of our state … instead of ‘net zero’ policies that will drive electricity prices and energy costs to staggering and unaffordable levels. Check back regularly for updated commentary.

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STEN REACTS to the Green Energy Act on Climate Lie

January 31, 2026/by Current Staff

Something big is happening inside Rhode Island’s schools—and almost no one in local media is talking about it. TPUSA and Turning Point Action are rapidly expanding their presence, and the Cranston West event with Anthony Watson lit the fuse. In this episode, Sten reacts to the full event, the rhetoric, the call to action delivered to students, and the behind-the-scenes tensions that erupted—including Adam’s removal and the TKU/Karen Iacobbo moment everyone is talking about.

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EXPOSED: Lawsuit vs Warwick Could Result in City’s Bankruptcy

January 31, 2026/by Current Staff

Local Warwick watchdogs, Rob Cote and Rob Cushman, discovered an inconvenient fact that city officials had been attempting to hide … a major lawsuit that could lead to bankruptcy … and collaborated to create an AI video, explaining the dire situation.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Why the Next Generation Is Ditching Alcohol

January 31, 2026/by Current Staff

“Dry January” is almost over—the annual reset when people swear off alcohol for a month, whether for health, discipline, curiosity, or recovery. While some are opting to detox from alcohol during the month of January, something bigger is happening beneath the surface: An entire generation is quietly walking away from alcohol altogether. A 2025 Gallup poll found that only 50% of young adults ages 18-34 […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: ‘We Were Anti-Nazi, but Not Anti-Communist’: Hollywood’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment That Never Was

January 31, 2026/by Current Staff

In this wide-ranging edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” guest host Jack Fowler sits down with Elizabeth Spalding, chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, to confront the forgotten truths of communism’s deadly legacy. From Hollywood’s willful blindness to the rise of socialism at home, Spalding explains why communism and socialism […]

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The Prescription for PANIC – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026/by Current Staff

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

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Engineering Failure or Failure of Leadership? The Washington Bridge Reckoning #InTheDugout – January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026/by Current Staff

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases—Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.—challenging state laws that restrict girls’ school sports to athletes based on biological sex at birth. In this episode of In The Dugout, we break down what happened inside the courtroom, what was said (and what wasn’t), and what it could mean for women’s sports nationwide.

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CLARK! WINTER STORM WATCH AND SPY THEORIES! – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026/by Current Staff

In this episode, Jen Brien is joined by reporter Pat Ford to examine what is known—and what remains disturbingly unclear—in the Brown University shooting. Together, they walk through the timeline of events, the status of the investigation, and the unanswered questions surrounding campus safety and law enforcement response.

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Supreme Court Showdown: Saving Women’s Sports? #InTheDugout – January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026/by Current Staff

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases—Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.—challenging state laws that restrict girls’ school sports to athletes based on biological sex at birth. In this episode of In The Dugout, we break down what happened inside the courtroom, what was said (and what wasn’t), and what it could mean for women’s sports nationwide.

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Brief Filed in RI Supreme Court in Jane Doe “Suicide Transgender” Lawsuit

January 19, 2026/by Current Staff

The Ocean State Current has obtained a copy of the RI Supreme Court Brief filed last Friday (1/16/26) on behalf of the aggrieved West Warwick mother, Jane Doe, in her lawsuit against the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Doe’s daughter was secretly assisted in her desired transition to a boy by school officials, in accordance […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: 1960s Liberalism Killed Michael Brown | Victor Davis Hanson

January 17, 2026/by Current Staff

Award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steele Productions Eli Steele joins Jack Fowler to discuss the historical factors surrounding Michael Brown’s 2014 death at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri and how 1960s post-liberal policies were the catalyst that set off years of racial unrest in America beginning in the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Biggest Issue Facing Fight For Life

January 17, 2026/by Current Staff

A pro-life policy organization is calling on President Donald Trump to do more to protect the unborn. Pro-life leaders are seeking to advance policies to protect the unborn and mothers from the harms of the abortion pill. While Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says no president has done more for the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Sabin Howard: Art Hasn’t Recovered After Abandoning Human Greatness | Victor Davis Hanson

January 16, 2026/by Current Staff

Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art’s nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness […]

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KEEP YOUR HEAD UP YOUNG MAN – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 15, 2025

January 15, 2026/by Current Staff

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

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Venezuela was NOT about oil. It was about the dollar #LETSGOLETSGROW – January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026/by Current Staff

Let’s Go, Let’s Grow is a community-centered podcast that empowers Rhode Islanders with practical financial knowledge and civic awareness. By breaking down current events through a financial lens and exploring real-life economic challenges, we empower families to make well-informed decisions that lay the foundation for generational growth and long-term success.

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The Hypocrisy of Liberal Candidates on Healthcare “Affordability” during Election 2026

January 13, 2026/by Current Staff

This column was submitted anonymously to The Current: As we enter this 2026 election year, it should come as no surprise that Democrats are suddenly claiming an “epiphany” on healthcare—positioning it alongside issues such as racism, sexism, and other social injustices, often framing disagreement as a failure to “think correctly.” What is surprising is the […]

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DAILY SIGNAL: Biden Let ‘Immigration Activist’ Turn America Into an Open-Borders Country | Victor Davis Hanson

January 13, 2026/by Current Staff

Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Did former President Barack Obama prioritize a scheme to increase and use immigration to achieve political goals? Were Obama’s cronies actually the ones in the driver’s seat during the ramp-up of the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, asks Jack Fowler on this special edition of “Victor Davis Hanson […]

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NE VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE: Alternatives to New England’s Energy Affordability Crisis

January 12, 2026/by Current Staff

Energy isn’t optional! It is the backbone of family life, affordable living, and a functioning economy. Join us for a virtual press conference with energy researchers examining how New England can meet rising demand without sacrificing reliability or affordability. The discussion will focus on realistic choices that keep the lights on and costs under control. Watch it here.

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Stenhouse & Senator Zurier Discuss Whether “Act On Climate” Energy Commission He Chairs Should Recommend a More Realistic Energy Strategy for RI #InTheDugout – January 12, 2026

January 12, 2026/by Current Staff

Given longstanding concerns about affordability of our electric bills along with the dramatical shift in the federal government’s energy approach, are RI’s “net zero’ policies now obsolete? Mike Stenhouse challenges the Senate Commission Chair to maintain an open mind towards less costly and more reliable sources of electricity.

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DAILY SIGNAL: Tale of the Twin Cities: George Floyd vs. ICE-Involved Shooting

January 10, 2026/by Current Staff

It took less than 48 hours for protesters to begin burning the city of Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Law enforcement struggled to control protests as demonstrators set a local police station on fire, looted businesses, and left parts of the city covered in graffiti. Five-and-a-half years later, Americans wonder […]

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Triggered by Justice: Minneapolis Myths, Real Criminals & the End of Accountability- #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 8, 2025

January 8, 2026/by Current Staff

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

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