Maternal & Child Health Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata announced a $130,884 HRSA discretionary supplemental grant to support American Samoa Department of Health maternal and child health services, praising LBJ staff and noting federal dollars are key for care. Dialysis Care Scrutiny: The Senate Health Committee heard concerns about LBJ Hemodialysis Clinic reliability, including water filtration breakdowns that can delay sessions, shortened treatments, understaffing, equipment shortages, and basic access issues like parking. Food Safety vs. Politics: A senior DOH official told the House Health Committee that some restaurants and businesses are being pushed to reopen after health-safety shutdowns—often by senators, faipule, or directors tied to the operators—raising serious conflict-of-interest concerns. Time Change & Sleep Health Debate: With the House passing a move toward permanent daylight saving time, Trump is urging Senate action, while health experts warn the plan could disrupt sleep and biological rhythms. Deep-Sea Mining & Public Health Risks: Refaluwasch Journal of Knowledge and Culture joined a Supreme Court amicus brief backing Guam’s challenge to open burning and detonation of hazardous military waste, citing threats to public health and island ecosystems. Community Health Leadership: RAMS Inc. director Natalie Tuālemoso Ah Soon was highlighted for her role in community engagement and as interim co-founder of a Regional Pacific Islander Health Task Force focused on getting Pacific voices into health decisions. CNMI Audits Clarification: A statement addressed public confusion over CNMI audit figures, explaining the difference between “liabilities” and “debt” and pointing to major disruptions like typhoons and COVID-19.