CNMI Veterans Care: Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 9652 to create CNMI’s first permanent VA community-based outpatient clinic on Saipan, seeking up to $3.696M in FY2027 to upgrade facilities and expand access for veterans. Typhoon Recovery & Coastal Work: DPW says it will restart Saipan beach nourishment using sand dredged from the Smiling Cove Marina channel after engineers found the sand spit shifted again following Super Typhoon Bavi—aiming to recycle material and reduce coastal hazards. Utilities & Logistics: Guam Power Authority bucket trucks and crews returned from Saipan to support ongoing restoration, with GPA reporting near-total power recovery and crews tackling remaining localized outages. Public Works Site Safety: DPW Secretary Ray Yumul addressed concerns about the As Gonno temporary debris site odor, saying monitoring shows it is not a health hazard and promising cleanup by end of July. Workforce Pressure: Saipan Chamber warns CW-1 processing delays of roughly four to nine months are creating uncertainty for employers planning for “touchback” travel requirements. Federal Policy Watch: The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, but Senate action remains unclear—an issue that could still affect travel and scheduling across the region. Deep Sea Mining Push: The Trump administration moved forward with a proposed deep sea mining lease sale near American Samoa, drawing renewed Pacific Indigenous opposition. Health Costs: A multistate coalition announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with residents potentially eligible to file claims.