CNMI Disaster Aid Rollout: Gov. David Apatang’s administration laid out eligibility for the $40M Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program, targeting non-NAP households still hit by prolonged Sinlaku power outages, with officials saying about 9,000 households are in scope across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Public Safety Leadership Clash: Apatang pushed back on Senate and Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho’s concerns over the firing and reinstatement of DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, saying the issue is with the attorney general and telling the mayor to “do his job.” Military Training Environmental Review: The U.S. Marine Corps released the Final EIS for the CNMI Joint Military Training project on Tinian, outlining new training infrastructure and mitigation steps, with public review locations listed. Tourism Travel Policy: Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands Chairman Ivan Quichocho backed EVS-TAP, arguing it balances visa-free China travel with federal screening to help a fragile tourism economy. Weather Watch: CNMI residents were advised to prepare for Invest 92W’s unsettled conditions—gusty winds, heavy showers, and localized flooding—especially over Saipan and Tinian. Travel Cost Pressure in Congress: CNMI and Guam officials told a U.S. Senate hearing that air cabotage rules are driving steep fares, including a Saipan-to-Guam jump from $200–$300 to over $600, with veterans affected. EVS-TAP Security Framing: HANMI reiterated that EVS-TAP’s prescreening and DHS-controlled security conditions are key to keeping economic opportunity alongside border safeguards.