CNMI Courts & Shipping: Families of three MV Mariana crew members lost in Super Typhoon Sinlaku are pushing CNMI Superior Court after the U.S. Coast Guard rejected a request for live testimony from the lead investigator, with the Coast Guard offering certified records instead for probate use. Local Governance: Gov. David Apatang vetoed Tinian and Rota emergency funding bills after the AG warned the spending would conflict with the Covenant Fund law. Fuel Costs: Diesel prices jumped on Saipan and stayed sharply higher on Tinian and Rota as fuel-line constraints continue, with Tinian keeping purchase limits while a tanker is expected. Immigration & Business: A U.S. Senate debate centered on CNMI’s visa program, with Sen. Rick Scott seeking to end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals and Sen. Martin Heinrich warning it could hurt the local economy. Typhoon Recovery Finance: CEDA approved a three-month loan payment deferral for eligible clients hit by Super Typhoon Bavi and Sinlaku, while CUC leaders again urged lawmakers to authorize up to $40 million in emergency borrowing to speed restoration. Disaster Relief on Rota: GTA and the Mayor’s Council of Guam donated water and fuel support to Rota’s recovery, as residents remain without power and face ongoing shortages. Sports Governance: The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation elected a new board after a Sinlaku-related postponement. Community & Tourism: Oleai Beach Bar & Grill announced it’s closing after nearly four decades, following storm damage and months of deliberation. National Watch: The U.S. House advanced the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, while multistate attorneys general announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing.