Offshore wind vs. national security: Trump’s administration is stopping and buying back offshore wind leases, citing radar and drone risks; Rhode Island is among the states backing legal challenges. Foreign funding scrutiny for universities: The State Department and Education Department plan tougher enforcement on colleges taking money from foreign entities tied to U.S. watch lists, including major Chinese donors. Water infrastructure push for RI: Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Shelley Moore Capito tout unanimous Senate committee passage of the WRDA 2026, aimed at safe drinking water, wastewater, flood risk, and ecosystem restoration. RI school facilities update: Chariho School Committee reviews draft facility assessment work tied to a proposed unified elementary campus. Healthcare access data: A retina specialists meeting highlights how Medicaid reimbursement for vitreoretinal surgeries can lag Medicare in some states, affecting patient access. Election security debate: Experts dispute Trump’s claims that China accessed massive voter files, saying the data is likely public and not tied to election interference. Public health: Rhode Island reports a small number of cyclosporiasis cases this year, with no linked outbreak yet. Community science & health: Block Island gears up for tick-borne disease education and prevention, as tick populations expand. Local human story: An East Greenwich family asks Rhode Islanders to join a bone marrow registry drive for a 5-year-old needing a match. Tech & policy: Michigan AG joins a coalition urging regulators to deny national bank charters to fintechs with predatory or risky lending histories.