Birthright Citizenship Fight: U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s bill to end automatic citizenship for children born in Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands starting Jan. 1, 2027 is drawing mounting pushback from CNMI and Guam leaders, who warn it could undermine the CNMI Covenant and leave future families in legal limbo. Defense Policy Clash: In the House NDAA debate, four Republicans—including CNMI’s Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam’s James Moylan—joined Democrats to defeat an amendment that would have codified Trump’s transgender military ban, while two anti-trans amendments advanced, including TRICARE restrictions and limits tied to school sports. Typhoon Recovery, Power and Ports: FEMA airlifted about two dozen generators to Rota to restore critical services, while CUC says new poles and transformers are arriving to keep restoration moving on Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Local Governance and Courts: The CNMI attorney general extended a “global settlement” offer in the Mendiola case, pushing the criminal proceedings to late August. Regional Travel Talks: Guam and CNMI leaders advanced a Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver working group aimed at expanding access for Philippine travelers, citing demand and security safeguards. Labor Policy: Delegate King-Hinds introduced the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act to extend the labor stabilization framework through 2039 and restore long-term certainty for employers and workers.