Federal Court Clash Over Citizenship: A Maryland judge blocked President Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order, saying the Supreme Court already affirmed citizenship at birth for babies born on U.S. soil, with the order also targeting U.S. territories where only American Samoa lacks a congressional citizenship law. Meta Youth-Safety Settlement: American Samoa is set to receive $1.1 million from Meta’s $17.1 billion multistate settlement, which requires major limits on Instagram and Facebook for children, including daily time caps, “productive pauses,” nighttime blocks, and stronger age-assurance and content controls. Local Governance Fight: The Senate Government Operations Committee pressed for specifics on ASG’s $10 million ARPA interest investment, after testimony said the money was moved to a Kansas firm with no return reported as of Aug. 31. ASTCA Board Turmoil: Gov. Pulaali’i dissolved the ASTCA board, prompting sharp rebukes from Sen. Muagututi‘a Tauoa and questions about legality and spending tied to the America 250 celebration. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: The U.S. appears poised to auction federal waters near American Samoa for seabed-mining leases, with NOAA mapping ongoing as regulators advance the plan. Weather Alert: The National Weather Service warns a strengthening El Niño could bring heat, water stress, higher cyclone risk, and coral bleaching impacts across American Samoa. Food Assistance Update: DHSS says ASNAP participants will get a one-time $110 end-of-year benefit on Sept. 1, expiring Sept. 30.