Maternal Health Upgrade: JABSOM and LBJ Tropical Medical Center are partnering to strengthen maternal-fetal care in American Samoa, using training, telehealth, and better access to specialists—aimed at high-risk pregnancies amid limited local resources. Food Assistance Modernization: The Department of Human and Social Services officially launched the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) EBT system, with the first card issued as the territory moves to more convenient support for eligible families. Summer Food Benefits: SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is set to roll out starting June 3 for public school students, with the benefit increased to $180 per student for June–August. Nutrition Funding Boost: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says American Samoa’s 2027 nutrition support is set at $12.2 million, protecting and increasing funds in the Agriculture appropriations bill. Local Health System Update: Dr. Patrick Pedro has resigned from the American Samoa Medical Center Authority Board, citing a shift back to surgical work at LBJ. Community Safety: Police reported multiple domestic and assault cases, including a cousin-on-cousin assault and an incident involving a boyfriend allegedly assaulting a victim while holding a child. Infrastructure Delays: Fagaima Road and Tualauta Mitigation projects are still in slow pre-work stages, with right-of-way and environmental review requirements cited as key blockers. Deep-Sea Mining Concern: A public request asks for clarification on proposed commercial deep-sea mineral leases, calling for transparency about impacts on local livelihoods.