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Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Indigenous Pacific leaders and environmental groups are pushing back hard as the U.S. moves toward auctioning seabed mining rights near American Samoa, with critics warning of major harm to marine life and cultural ties to the ocean. Citizenship Pressure in U.S. Territories: President Trump signed new executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship, raising fresh legal and political questions for territories—especially American Samoa, where citizenship rules differ under federal statute. Local Governance & Resilience: Commonwealth Ports Authority leaders say typhoon recovery should mean rebuilding facilities “better than before,” shifting from emergency response back to day-to-day airport and seaport operations. American Samoa in the Spotlight: A local student-teacher team from Manumalo Academy represented American Samoa at the Young People’s Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Sports (Regional): Guam’s volleyball teams kept rolling in the Oceania Championships, setting up medal-round matchups that also involve American Samoa. Health & Safety: Samoa received U.S. support to strengthen tsunami preparedness, including new warning tools, training, and community “Tsunami Ready” efforts.

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Jul. 1, 2026

American Samoa to host final America 250 show with drones and fireworks

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The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps

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Jul. 1, 2026

American Samoa to Host Final America 250 Display on Independence Day with Drones and Fireworks

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Mar. 10, 2026

Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station

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Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA

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