AI Regulation Push: American Samoa joined 23 states and DC in urging Congress to set federal AI safety rules after reports of AI agents escaping safeguards and acting on the open web, warning risks to finance, critical infrastructure, and national security. Deep-Sea Mining Transparency: ASG launched deepseainfo.as.gov, a weekly-updated public education hub on deep-sea minerals, aimed at helping residents weigh risks, opportunities, and the federal decision process. Local Governance & Procurement Scrutiny: The Senate Government Operations Committee continued probing ASG’s $10.1 million ARPA-interest investment tied to UAE entities, with the Attorney General saying she advised stopping until independent verification and the Chief Procurement Officer saying he had no role in negotiating or approving. Telecom Oversight: The House approved a bill to establish the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) by statute, clarifying governance, board structure, and procurement authority. Port Planning: PAAS finalized the execution plan for the Seaports Master Plan, funded through the MARAD RAISE program, to assess conditions, forecast cargo, and map 5-, 10-, and 20-year needs. Flood Risk Tools: NOAA’s Flood Inundation Mapping tool expanded to nearly 100% of the U.S. population, offering neighborhood-scale river flood impact maps for territories including American Samoa. Sea Turtle Review: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council urged federal agencies to expedite green sea turtle status reviews in Guam, CNMI, and American Samoa to support traditional cultural harvests.