Election Integrity Fight: Trump’s claim that China “stole” 220 million U.S. voter files is being challenged by voting and cybersecurity experts, who say the data likely came from public sources and that there’s no sign elections were altered. Federal Courts & Voting Rules: A federal appeals court cleared the way for USPS to move forward with a mail-ballot rule requiring states to submit voter lists and use serialized barcodes, at least while litigation continues. Clean Energy vs. National Security: Trump’s administration is citing national security to stop offshore wind projects, while Rhode Island is among states backing legal challenges to offshore wind “payoffs” and lease buyouts. State Government & Policy: Rhode Island Energy Foundation announced $250,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits through its Empowering Communities program. Local Politics: Providence mayoral candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales sparred in a televised debate over housing, policing, and the direction of city governance. Economy Watch: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s monthly indicators suggest the state may be edging out of recession. Public Safety & Health: DEEP mobilized a wildland firefighting crew to help with Quebec wildfires, underscoring regional air-quality impacts. Immigration & Finance: Citizens Bank said it’s ending credit ties with two ICE prison contractors, GEO Group and CoreCivic, after protests. Voter Access: The League of Women Voters is inviting residents to shape candidate forums and voter guides ahead of fall elections.