Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 90W is forecast to track north-northwest east of the Marianas, with the National Weather Service saying it may move toward Maug in far northern CNMI; JTWC says development into a significant cyclone is unlikely in the next 24 hours, though gradual consolidation and slow strengthening are possible over the following 36–48 hours. Workforce & Economy: A new GAO report warns CNMI’s workforce is shrinking, but foreign workers still make up about one in every three employed workers; it flags potential economic risks when the CW-1 foreign worker program ends after 2029. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups have sued to stop the federal deep-sea mining lease plan for the Marianas, challenging NMFS’s finding that the sale won’t harm threatened species; CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds is also pushing PACMESA to require 50% revenue sharing for affected territories. Public Safety: Federal authorities say five men were arrested in an online undercover operation targeting attempted enticement of a minor, including an active-duty U.S. Navy service member. Local Governance & Appointments: Acting Gov. Karl R. King-Nabors has nominated Aniceto T. Ogumoro to be CNMI Department of Public Safety commissioner, sending the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Disaster Recovery Jobs: FEMA has hired 22 CNMI residents under a local hire initiative tied to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, offering temporary roles and a path toward longer-term federal service. Per Diem Update: DoD raised civilian travel per diem for Guam, CNMI and American Samoa effective Sept. 1, with meals up to $111 and incidentals up to $27 (total daily rate $317).