TPS Shock to Haitian Workers: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians), putting roughly 350,000 Haitians’ work authorization on the clock as TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents expire July 1, 2026—prompting urgent employer I-9 and re-verification steps and raising fears of job losses and community disruption in places like Ohio and Massachusetts. Local Economic Fallout: In Columbus, Haitian-owned businesses and community hubs reported a sudden slowdown as residents brace for status loss, with churches seeing lighter attendance and customers staying away. Policy Pressure Mounts: Rhode Island leaders and advocates condemned the ruling, warning deportations would expose people to violence and rights abuses, while lawmakers and community groups push for congressional action. Haiti’s Governance & Corruption Watch: In Port-au-Prince, a former Haitian ambassador linked to the Transitional Presidential Council faced a judge in a corruption probe alleging bribes tied to a National Bank of Credit appointment. Regional Humanitarian Stress: Separate from Haiti, Venezuela’s earthquake crisis is driving renewed disaster-aid and disease-prevention concerns, underscoring how fragile regional stability and public services can be.