Defense & Security: The U.S. Army released photos of soldiers training with the Dark Eagle long-range hypersonic strike system in the Pacific, with an open-source analyst suggesting the location was Guam—raising questions about how openly the training footprint is being shown. Disaster Recovery (Saipan): CNMI DPW says it will restart Saipan beach restoration by dredging sand from the Smiling Cove Marina channel after engineers reassessed conditions following Super Typhoon Bavi. Local Business & Federal Contracting: Two Saipan firms say the Air Force Mentor-Protégé Program is already expanding their networks and opening doors to federal contracting opportunities. Tourism & Travel Policy: CNMI hotel and business groups backed Senate action blocking a fast-track move to repeal EVS-TAP, arguing the program is tied to tourism recovery and required security screening. Air Connectivity: Jeju Air will keep flying to Saipan in the winter starting October without MVA subsidy support, signaling confidence in the market. Food Assistance (NAP): NAP extended disaster nutrition assistance intake through July 22 and capped processing at 600 applicants per day to reduce long waits. Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated, but forecasters are now watching a new circulation in the Philippines Sea for possible development. Rota Logistics & Relief: Port and partner companies delivered critical fuel to Rota after storm damage, while Rotary of Saipan plans up to $11,000 in hygiene and cleaning supplies for Rota. Immigration Policy: A new bill would end birthright citizenship for babies born in U.S. territories starting Jan. 1, 2027, and CNMI stakeholders are watching the fallout.