Daily Briefing: Are RIers looking for work in the Trump administration?

ALSO: The latest on Rhode Island's real estate market. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Dec 2 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. It's pretty clear that changes will come when President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Already we've heard reports of new policies and the past month has been filled with announcements about cabinet appointees and staff assignments for high-profile roles. But there's still more to be done and could Rhode Islanders find themselves serving the White House? As The Journal's Katherine Gregg finds out, some are lining up for the opportunity to work in the Trump administration. Others are saying they may have an interest, while some have a very specific role they are willing to fill. [election day - Will Sousa Grapentine, of Bristol, voted for Donald Trump and his party down the ballot. 11/5/2024] Will Sousa Grapentine, of Bristol, voted for Donald Trump and his party down the ballot. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal Who has their eyes on serving on the Trump administration and who is saying no thanks? [Find out in this week's edition of Political Scene.]( • Is some relief coming to Rhode Island's housing market? From certainty over who the next president will be to increasing inventory, it appears that could be the case. [The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwaite digs into the latest numbers.]( • In 1986, Journal columnist Mark Patinkin saw firsthand the rise of Hezbollah as he was sent to the Middle East to report on the ongoing conflict in the region. When he heard the news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah it brought back his experience in Beirut and writes [it’s worth remembering what Hezbollah is about.]( • The Towers in Narragansett are much more than just a stunning backdrop to a day at the beach. Serving as a symbol of resiliency and a reminder of Narragansett's Golden Era, the Towers have quite a history [as The Journal's Jonny Williams found.]( • One "is a compassionate and kind individual, always looking for ways to help others." The other is "the perfect example of a great student and friend." 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