Public Safety: The CNMI Senate sued to block DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, arguing he was automatically disqualified after a 30-day advice-and-consent deadline was missed when Gov. David Apatang reinstated him. Economy & Labor: Saipan repatriated seven distressed OFWs after the economic downturn, including elderly and undocumented workers, with airfare and cremation costs covered by Philippine funds. Local Governance & Schools: Acting PSS Commissioner Jacqueline Che laid out a 5-day school week comeback plan by Oct. 1, using “Promise” initiatives while warning of the PSS’s deepest deficit in 30 years. Utilities: CUC authorized cooperation with local and federal law enforcement to investigate and prosecute water theft, aiming to speed up cases. Elections & Voters: A snapshot of what CNMI voters want ahead of the Nov. 3 race: competent leadership to tackle cost of living, utilities, labor and ethics enforcement, and a steadier economic path. Immigration & Tourism: A new push to expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program would add the Philippines and broaden eligibility to more countries, with supporters citing major visitor-spending potential. Civil Service: The Civil Service Commission advanced updated furlough rules with stronger notice, grievance, and recall protections for workers. Sports: PSS school sports resumed after typhoon disruptions, with league play and school volleyball action continuing. Courts: Federal court declined to revoke Eugene Ka Lok Wong’s supervised release despite admitted violations, but warned him and ordered further court review. Public Safety (Federal): Five men pleaded not guilty in a federal case tied to Operation Protekto Y Famagu’on, with trials set for November.