Visa & Tourism Policy: Guam and CNMI officials launched the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Working Group to expand the program to include the Philippines, aiming to align security safeguards and administrative frameworks for federal approval. Immigration Caps & Local Exemptions: USCIS says the H-1B program hit its 2027 cap, while noting some workers in Guam and the CNMI may be exempt from the annual limits. Birthright Citizenship Fight: CNMI leaders and advocates pushed back against a U.S. bill that would end automatic citizenship for many children born in territories, warning of Covenant and legal-uncertainty impacts. Utilities & Recovery Finance: The House advanced a CNMI emergency line-of-credit bill for CUC’s typhoon recovery, while CUC defended its $40M borrowing plan amid public criticism. Disaster Food Access: CNMI’s Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program intake was extended and capped at 600 per day to reduce long waits as residents seek post-typhoon support. Local Business Resilience: Tinian’s Beach Cafe is rebuilding after back-to-back super typhoons, with fuel shortages still weighing on sales. Military Contracting: Tinian business leaders urged the Air Force to route more mentor-protégé and subcontracting opportunities to local firms. Air Connectivity: Jeju Air says it will keep winter flights to Saipan starting in October without MVA subsidy support. Health & Consumer Costs: A multistate antitrust settlement announced by AG Ford targets Glenmark’s alleged generic-drug price-fixing; eligible buyers may seek compensation. Community & Education: Triple J Motors sponsored a 2026 Mazda CX-5 as the hole-in-one prize for the Saipan Chamber of Commerce scholarship golf tournament.