Deep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration and BOEM have advanced the next procedural step for offshore critical-minerals leasing near American Samoa, with Governor Pulaali’i saying the ASG will review the Proposed Leasing Notice during a 60-day comment period while warning of risks to the tuna canning industry and the environment. Religious & Community Opposition: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa urged a decisive stand against deep sea mining, calling for unanswered questions to be met with a moratorium. New Safety Concerns: A fresh report warns mining could release naturally occurring radioactive materials, citing studies that found high radioactive elements on targeted nodules. Local Political Clarity: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata reiterated her opposition to seabed mining, saying “no one else speaks for her.” Citizenship Debate Spillover: Guam and CNMI leaders joined backlash against a U.S. lawmaker’s proposal to end birthright citizenship in territories, arguing it could undermine rights tied to the Covenant. Local Governance & Safety: Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa raised port concerns over AviRamp use and immigration forms being handed out only after arrival. Public Safety: A man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife in Tafuna; another man was arrested after a sister reported threatening behavior at home. Education Funding: American Samoa’s Head Start program received $5.5 million. Disaster Relief: A fire in Ottoville displaced 14 people, with donations being requested for essentials. Sports & Culture: UK runners plan two marathons—one in Samoa and one in American Samoa—to support children affected by alcohol addiction.