USACE Leadership Change: Lt. Col. Simratpal Singh took over as commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Super Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery Field Office in Saipan, replacing Lt. Col. Adrian Biggerstaff and pledging continued coordination with FEMA and CNMI partners. Tinian Power Restored: USACE and the Army’s 249th Engineer Battalion delivered sustained temporary generator power to Tinian after Sinlaku damaged the island’s power plant, with officials calling electricity a key step toward families returning to normal. Tourism Authority Shake-Up: Marianas Visitors Authority managing director Jamika Taijeron announced she will step down May 31, citing family relocation to Guam as CNMI tourism still reels from market disruptions and Sinlaku recovery. MVA Board Moves: Kwang Joo “Tommy” Kim was sworn in to the MVA board, and directors advanced tourism reboot efforts including Brand USA participation and possible office relocation to the Japanese Lighthouse property. Renewables Interest: South Korea’s KEPCO says it’s exploring solar power options for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as CNMI weighs renewable procurement amid fuel-charge concerns. Federal Court Case: A Filipino national, Venerando Aquino Martin, was sentenced to 18 months in CNMI federal court for visa/work-permit fraud involving about 242 fraudulent applications. Disaster Aid for Businesses: The SBA will open an additional Saipan Business Recovery Center on June 2 to help Sinlaku-impacted businesses and nonprofits apply for disaster loans. Kids Online Safety Fight: Northern Mariana Islands AG participation was noted in a broad coalition urging Congress to reject the House “KIDS Act” and instead back the Senate “KOSA,” arguing for stronger child online protections without weakening state enforcement. Local Governance Law: Gov. David Apatang signed Saipan Local Law 24-28, directing $220,000 in electronic gambling license fees—$10,000 to the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance and $210,000 to legislative delegation operations. Immigration Policy Signal: A new USCIS memo suggests stricter scrutiny for green card applicants seeking adjustment of status from within the U.S., potentially affecting foreign workers in the Marianas.