AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBirthright Citizenship Fight: President Trump signed two new executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier broad attempt—one targets specific categories of parents, and the other targets “birth tourism,” with American Samoa singled out under current federal rules. Deep-Sea Mining Push: Pacific leaders say the U.S. proposed ocean auctions for deep-sea mining came with “no consultations,” raising fears for food security and livelihoods, including an area near American Samoa that could be auctioned as soon as November. Local Governance & Housing: A Senate Public Safety hearing heard details on a proposed 12-month moratorium on the “special provision” labor clause, including how many foreign workers are currently employed in American Samoa and the loophole that lets businesses sponsor large numbers. Health & Families: The U.S. provided a $130,884 supplemental grant to expand maternal and child health services through American Samoa’s Department of Health. Community Watch: Residents of Manu‘a met to discuss transparency steps for Atu‘u trust land lease payments. Cost of Living: July’s Basic Food Index rose 0.8%, driven by higher prices for items like turkey tails, eggs, and sugar. Sports (Regional): Guam’s men and women advanced in the Oceania Volleyball Championships, setting up major semifinal matchups.
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