Disaster Food Access: CNMI’s Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program intake was extended through July 22, but capped at 600 applicants a day after residents reported 8–10 hour waits and lining up as early as 8 p.m. Utility Recovery Financing: CUC defended its push for a $40M emergency line of credit to fund typhoon restoration and fuel, while the House also passed an emergency financing bill that now heads to the Senate. Power Updates: CUC posted Saipan restoration work schedules for Monday and a Tinian update showing power restored to 923 customers, with some areas still dark due to damaged poles and pending parts. Drug Enforcement: Two people were indicted in separate federal meth conspiracy cases in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, with warrants executed in Guam. Visa/EVS-TAP Fight: Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked a Senate move that would have ended visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the U.S. territories, and local business groups urged keeping EVS-TAP to protect tourism. Local Business Growth: Two Saipan firms say informal Air Force Mentor-Protégé relationships are already opening federal contracting opportunities. Sports Governance: The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation elected a new board and unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan despite tight finances. Fuel Prices: Diesel and gasoline prices rose on Saipan and stayed high on Tinian and Rota, with Tinian still under strict purchase limits. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A new report warns seabed mining could release unexamined radioactivity, adding pressure as the U.S. moves toward lease sales in Pacific waters.