Tourism & Travel Policy: CNMI leaders and industry groups are pushing back on renewed U.S. Senate scrutiny of EVS‑TAP, arguing the China visa‑free program is vital to rebuilding visitor arrivals and air service while still supporting strong federal screening. Airfare & Competition: A separate Senate hearing highlighted how high Marianas air costs—driven by cabotage rules and limited carriers—are hurting residents and veterans, with calls for cabotage waiver reform. Utilities & Recovery: Saipan’s grid connection is ending FEMA generator use for water wells and a sewage lift station, while schools still need power prioritized for the summer program. Energy & Governance: CUC is opposing House bills that would force independent valuation and audits, warning they could confuse or stall renewable energy plans. Military & Environment: The Marine Corps released the Final EIS for the CNMI joint military training project on Tinian, with a record of decision expected soon. Fishing & Marine Resources: CNMI officials welcomed Trump’s order reopening parts of protected Pacific marine monument waters to commercial fishing, despite conservation concerns. Disaster Aid: CNMI outlined Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for non‑NAP households hit by Typhoon Sinlaku’s prolonged outages. Construction & Labor: A federal court fight continues in a forced‑labor/visa abuse case involving Filipino construction workers suing RJCL Corp., seeking USCIS records.