A federal judge in RI is reconsidering a decision ordering the Trump administration to release FEMA funds after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in another case.

At her first ever news conference on January 28, White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt defended the freezing of federal grants. "I think this is a very reasonable measure," she said, adding that it would help the Trump administration become "good stewards for tax dollars."

Critics say ending EV incentives hurts sales and domestic automakers. Supporters say if EVs are superior, they will sell without subsidies.

Rhode Island is already doing much of what is in the executive order, except the additional proof of citizenship.

State attorneys general successfully argued FEMA withheld grant funds in violation of a preliminary injunction order issued last month.

Researchers from Yale University suggests that in Rhode Island, the tariffs could have a devastating impact on many.

About 61% of Rhode Island residents disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and 58% disapprove of his use of tariffs. While nearly all Democrats disapprove of both, 88% of Republicans and 60% of Independents approve of his handling of the economy and 80% and 50% respectively approve of tariffs.