Defense & Security: The U.S. Air Force confirmed a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, shortly after takeoff, killing all eight aboard; the cause is under investigation and the airfield was shut down for emergency response. Regional Posture: The USS George Washington arrived at Naval Base Guam for its first 2026 port call, bringing about 5,000 sailors for logistics and community projects as security questions sharpen around Guam’s role in the Pacific. Local Law Enforcement: Guam Police Chief Stephen C. Ignacio died in Los Angeles after nearly four decades with GPD, with GovGuam and the department calling it a major loss for public safety. Government & Policy: A bill would authorize a new Department of Revenue and Taxation headquarters via a public-private lease/lease-back model. Historic Preservation: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio signaled he does not support the Draft 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement as written, after pushback from activists and lawmakers. Education: BTACS wants to expand career-focused classes into middle school grades 6-8. Courts & Public Safety: A 2021 child sex abuse case was dismissed after the alleged victim died, and a PUA fraud defendant asked to push trial to April 2027 amid a massive discovery record. Disaster Funding Oversight: FEMA placed Guam disaster-response grant funding on restrictive drawdown status, requiring extra federal approvals before spending.