Airport Funding Push: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ bill would boost the federal share of airport project costs from 80% to 95% for rural, remote, and underserved communities, including CNMI and Guam—framing airports as lifelines for health care, jobs, education, tourism, and connectivity. Disaster Recovery Relief: A bipartisan bill led by King-Hinds, Maxwell Alejandro Frost, and Mike Ezell would extend FEMA appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days, giving disaster survivors and local governments more time to respond to denials. FEMA Money for CNMI: FEMA approved nearly $8.2M in post-disaster funding across Hawai‘i, Nevada, and CNMI, including $1.3M for CNMI under Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation. Wetlands Grants: EPA awarded $3.46M for wetland protection across the Pacific Southwest, including $500,000 to CNMI for a Wetland Program Plan covering Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Visa Waiver Expansion: King-Hinds introduced the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act to add the Philippines and expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to more countries, aiming to grow tourism and air service while keeping travel limited to Guam/CNMI. Election Watch: CNMI’s Election Commission reported 18,517 registered voters ahead of Nov. 3, with early voting timelines now set. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: King-Hinds advanced seabed-mining revenue and bonding proposals, while Guam’s governor is pushing for “adjacent state” consultation rights similar to CNMI’s. Military Posture: A U.S. think tank argues for shifting more forces toward Guam and the CNMI as part of a “second island chain” strategy. Local Justice: DPS arrested Etpison Faustino Jonas on a burglary and theft warrant tied to stolen firearms; he remains in custody after failing to post $20,000 bail.