Wharf & Harbor Works: The Port Administration of American Samoa met the Aunu’u Community on wharf expansion and boat ramp repairs, gathering input for the 65% design phase and upcoming geotechnical work; residents flagged safety concerns after June 2026 extreme tides and urged repairs to the eastern wave absorber, with construction bidding targeted for October 2027. Deep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: Conservation and community groups, via Earthjustice, filed suit to block Trump-era deep-sea mining off the Marianas and American Samoa, challenging NMFS findings under the Endangered Species Act; CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds also pushed for 50% revenue sharing through PACMESA. Local Ocean Science: NOAA’s dives near American Samoa found a medium-density polymetallic nodule field east of Rose Atoll and nodules up to 15 cm, alongside deep-sea marine life—fueling the debate over potential critical minerals. Public Health Enforcement: Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building for sanitation and health regulation violations, including the Port Administration airport hangar (VIP lounge excluded) and FM Mart’s meat room/ice operations. Human Trafficking Case: DHS arrested a Vietnamese couple tied to Michael Inc and charged them with trafficking-related offenses, including alleged schemes involving green-card promises to victims, one reportedly a minor. Consumer Protection: Multiple U.S. attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls and scams. Culture & Education: ASVB launched “Our Paogo,” a children’s book promoting the territorial flower through growing tips, traditional uses, and conservation activities. Regional Diplomacy: American Samoa’s delegation joined PIF-related roundtables on aligning federal Pacific engagement with territorial infrastructure needs and maritime security.