Aviation Funding Push: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act (H.R. 6448) cleared the U.S. House Transportation Committee unanimously, aiming to boost the federal share of eligible rural airport project costs to 95% for places like the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Disaster Recovery Relief: King-Hinds, Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Mike Ezell say their Post-Disaster Protection Act (H.R. 8409) advanced after the House Transportation panel approved it, extending FEMA appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days for disaster survivors and applicants. FEMA Dollars for CNMI: FEMA approved nearly $8.2M in Hawaii, Nevada and CNMI, including $1.3M for the Commonwealth under Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation, plus reimbursements tied to Super Typhoon recovery. EPA Wetlands Grants: EPA announced $3.46M for wetland projects across the Pacific Southwest, including $500,000 to CNMI for a Saipan, Tinian and Rota Wetland Program Plan. Local Safety Update: Federal prosecutors say five men were arrested in a coordinated online undercover operation targeting attempted enticement of a minor. Regional Role: CNMI is seeking to keep its observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum, with a possible move toward associate membership. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: King-Hinds continues pushing for a 50-50 revenue split for seabed mining leases, while lawsuits challenge deep-sea mining plans affecting the Marianas. Weather Watch: Forecasters are tracking Invest 90W as it develops toward the far northern CNMI, with impacts still uncertain.