Guam Budget Showdown: Senators debated Guam Department of Education and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority budgets, setting total funding at $329.8M for FY27—still below what both agencies sought. Typhoon Recovery, Utilities: GWA reported 1,550 customers without water as of 7 p.m. Monday, with conservation and boil-water rules in place; telecom restoration is nearing the finish line on Guam and continuing in the CNMI. Defense and Deterrence: The U.S. Navy forward-deployed fast-attack submarine USS Tucson to Naval Base Guam, while Guam and Washington National Guards ran a Palau exercise under Valiant Shield; a peace alliance also urged Pacific leaders to oppose missile tests and war games. China’s Missile Push: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test drew condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the U.S., and separate coverage highlighted hypersonic DF-17 and upgraded DF-26 “Guam Killer” messaging. Public Health Emergency: HHS declared a public health emergency for Guam and CNMI, unlocking emergency healthcare flexibilities after Super Typhoon Bavi. Local Governance & Courts: GovGuam and U.S. military leaders convened the Civil-Military Coordination Council; the Judiciary welcomed Rebecca M.P. Copper as a small claims referee. Regional Policy: Guam and CNMI pressed the UN on deep-sea mining and militarization, as the International Seabed Authority meets in Jamaica.