Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, saying federal reviews must follow the law, avoid shortcuts, and rely on a full science-based environmental impact statement—especially over unknown sediment “plumes” and risks to fish stocks. Marine Fishing Policy in Congress: A U.S. bill would block presidents from banning commercial fishing in marine national monuments, aiming to keep rules under the Magnuson-Stevens Act—an issue tied to past Antiquities Act monument changes affecting the Pacific and Atlantic. Local Public Safety Leadership: DPS Commissioner Taaga Saite Moliga intended his resignation to take effect June 5, but Governor Pulaali’i appointed Deputy Commissioner Falana’ipupu Taase Sagapolutele as Acting Commissioner immediately. Food Support for Families: DHSS announced Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) will start issuing June 3 for public school students, with benefits rising to $180 per student for June–August. Health Funding: Amata highlighted a $96,750 HRSA grant to the American Samoa Department of Health to strengthen care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs. Community & Events: ASTCA and partners set July 4 festivities as “one for the books,” featuring women’s cricket, the Fautasi race, international 7s rugby, a Stan Walker concert, plus a fireworks and drone show. Invasive Species Watch: Little Fire Ants continue spreading across Tutuila, with at least 26 detected sites and concerns about impacts on agriculture and daily life. Crime & Courts: Multiple arrests and charges were reported, including domestic violence cases and alleged sexual assaults involving minors.