World Cup Health Watch: With the tournament drawing millions of travelers to 11 U.S. host cities, public health officials are warning that weakened federal disease-prep capacity could leave the country more exposed to outbreaks like Ebola and measles. Immigration Court Win in Rhode Island: A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump administration asylum and immigration policies tied to nationality, ordering asylum processing and benefit applications to restart for people from 39 targeted countries. DOJ Discipline in Trans Care Probe: The same Rhode Island judge referred Justice Department lawyers for possible discipline after finding they misled the court in a subpoena fight over sensitive medical records of transgender youth treated at Rhode Island Hospital. State Budget: The Rhode Island House approved a $15.2 billion FY2027 budget, including a phased-in millionaires tax, plus new funding for healthcare, families, and RIPTA. Affordable Housing Funding: Narragansett approved dedicated municipal funding for its affordable housing trust, including quarterly allocations from the real estate conveyance tax and hotel tax, with higher income eligibility. Sports Betting Push: Rhode Island regulators face renewed pressure to expand the online sports betting market beyond the current single app. Local Culture & Sports: Providence Roller Derby opens its home season in Warwick, and a Rhode Island-set indie film, “Rubber Hut,” begins production in Cranston and Warwick.