Birthright citizenship debate hits CNMI: CNMI leaders welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirming citizenship for children born in the U.S., with Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds pointing to the importance of constitutional process and Covenant promises. Congressional follow-up: Even after the decision, lawmakers are pushing new bills and a constitutional amendment path aimed at curbing “birth tourism,” while the DOJ says it will prioritize prosecutions of schemes. Local impact & community context: A CNMI-focused letter argues the Covenant’s purpose was permanent union—not temporary visitors—while another opinion reflects on how citizenship goals shaped the islands’ political relationship with the U.S. Tourism & culture planning: Marianas Visitor Authority Deputy Managing Director Judy Torres received a PATA Award of Merit, and MVA shared a conceptual plan for a Japanese Lighthouse visitor and cultural experience center in Navy Hill. Disaster recovery update: Saipan-based reporting says federal recovery aid for Super Typhoon Sinlaku is topping $52 million as the territory shifts from emergency response to rebuilding. Saipan events: Saipan will hold a two-day Liberation Day celebration tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 50th year of the CNMI Covenant. Marine life & heritage: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus expeditions will map deep-sea areas around Guam and the CNMI, supporting habitat conservation and critical minerals research.