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US Political Crisis Deepens

Updated 2026-09-10 00:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee loses primary to Helena Foulkes amid growing political crisis over a bridge scandal. The loss marks the first time in eight years that a governor has failed to secure re-election.

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Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary

Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes defeated the Rhode Island governor in the Democratic primary after he failed to corral a growing political crisis around a bridge.

2026-09-10 00:25 UTC