Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups sued the Trump administration in federal court to block the Marianas deep-sea mining lease plan, challenging NMFS’s finding that the sale won’t harm endangered species and critical habitat; Local Politics: In the delegate debate, incumbent Kimberlyn King-Hinds defended her first-term record while Galvin Deleon Guerrero pushed for a “reset,” arguing for stronger results from Washington; Disaster Recovery: Rota Bavi survivors face a 5 p.m. deadline today to register for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporary roofing program, with FEMA individual assistance still open; Government Operations: Gov. David Apatang transferred the CNMI Invasive Species Program to the Department of Finance’s Customs and Biosecurity division to consolidate prevention and response; Campaign Season: Diesel prices jumped 20 cents a gallon after a recent fuel hike, following higher global oil prices; Marianas Governance & Economy: King-Hinds introduced H.R. 10318, the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act, seeking 50% revenue sharing for adjacent territories if seabed mining proceeds; Courts: A judge dismissed former garment worker Amalia Abo Guanlao’s complaint against seven former attorneys without prejudice for failure to prosecute, while she filed a sworn declaration detailing alleged attorney misconduct; Military/Travel Costs: DoD raised Guam/NMI per diem rates effective Sept. 1, increasing meals and incidentals; Community & Schools: PSS kicked off its new sports season with volleyball and baseball leagues.