EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. David Morales discusses his newly launched Democratic campaign for Providence mayor, police funding, pensions, ICE and more; then, R.I. Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers and R.I. Young Republicans Chairman Ken Naylor Jr. discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the outlook for the 2026 election locally.

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