Disaster Recovery (Power): CUC says it has received new restoration materials—wood and concrete poles plus transformers—to keep repairing Super Typhoon Sinlaku and Bavi damage, with longer outages expected in Saipan villages like Kagman, Capitol Hill, Gualo Rai, Chinatown, Tanapag and As Matuis, while Tinian power is largely back for many customers and Rota remains the toughest challenge. Disaster Recovery (Telecom): IT&E and Docomo Pacific briefed the PUC on ongoing mobile and network restoration across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, citing fuel shortages, damaged towers, limited materials and lack of commercial power slowing full recovery. Humanitarian Aid (Medical Equipment): CNMI agencies and partners coordinated with FODAC to distribute donated durable medical equipment to disaster survivors with critical access and functional needs across Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Tourism & Travel Policy: CNMI hotel and business groups backed Senate action that blocked a bid to fast-track repeal of EVS-TAP, arguing the program supports tourism while keeping federal security screening in place. Mentorship & Federal Contracting: Two Saipan firms say the Air Force Mentor-Protégé push is already opening doors to new federal contracting opportunities. Defense & Regional Exercises: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is set to expand CCA integration after flying in Valiant Shield in the Northern Mariana Islands. Policy Fight (Citizenship): CNMI and Guam leaders continue pushing back against a bill targeting birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, warning it could set a dangerous precedent. Industry & Logistics (Fuel): A partnership helped deliver critical fuel to Rota after port disruption, supporting residents and essential services.