Emergency Budget Shift: Guam senators will convene an emergency session at 6 p.m. Thursday to redirect potentially millions in unspent Sinlaku disaster funds to respond to Tropical Storm Bavi, after Speaker Frank Blas Jr. certified the developing weather as an emergency condition. Airport Weather Prep: GIAA urged travelers to sign up for airline mobile alerts and check flight status, warning that the airport stays open 24/7 but services may be limited if flights are suspended or delayed. Air Defense Upgrade: Task Force Talon formally stood down as the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment took over THAAD and expanded Guam’s air missile defense posture, with full activation planned for October. Local Government & Elections: Micronesia Mall hosts a “Meet the Candidates” event Sunday, July 5 (12-3 p.m.) with the Guam Election Commission offering voter registration help ahead of the 2026 primary. Public Trust Focus: The Guam Ethics Commission will launch the Guam Public Trust Index July 8, surveying residents to rank the top agencies for its initial review. Childcare Funding: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero released $5 million in local funds to keep licensed childcare providers paid while federal subsidies are delayed. Courts & Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s executive order; Guam and territories advocates said it reinforces citizenship for those born on U.S. soil. Invasive Species Volunteers: Volunteers at Andersen Air Force Base helped catch about 20 brown tree snakes during a workshop and night hunt.