Delegate Debate: Incumbent Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and challenger Galvin Deleon Guerrero clashed again at the Saipan Chamber forum, trading competing records on disaster recovery, federal contracting, Medicaid, tourism, birthright citizenship, and military contracts. Attorney General Race: Three AG candidates—Joaquin DLG Torres, Michael N. Evangelista, and J. Robert Glass Jr.—took questions on prosecutorial independence, deep-sea mining, contracts, and restoring public trust at an NMI Bar Association forum. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation groups and CNMI-area plaintiffs sued to block federal deep-sea mining lease actions, while coalitions urged Gov. David Apatang to formally oppose the Dec. 16 Marianas lease sale and asked for more public outreach. Public Safety: Acting Gov. Karl R. King-Nabors nominated Aniceto T. Ogumoro as DPS commissioner for Senate confirmation. Child Exploitation Case: Federal authorities announced arrests tied to Operation Protektot Y Famagu’on, an online sting targeting attempted enticement of minors, with support from HSI, FBI, and multiple local and military partners. Rota Recovery: The Rota Temporary Roofing Program registration deadline is today, with FEMA and USACE support routed through the Survivor Recovery Center. Government Oversight: GVB moved to disqualify an assistant AG in its civil case, alleging unauthorized filings and conflicts over representation. Policy/Operations: Apatang transferred the CNMI Invasive Species Program to the Finance Department’s Customs and Biosecurity division to consolidate quarantine and response functions.