Robocall Crackdown: A bipartisan coalition of 49 U.S. attorneys general is urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules so phone companies do more vetting and stop illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Marianas and American Samoa leaders are coordinating opposition to a proposed Northern Mariana Islands deep-seabed mining lease sale, including calls for Governor David Apatang to use authority to suspend or cancel the process; conservation groups also filed a lawsuit challenging federal environmental review. Local Health Enforcement: American Samoa’s Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building after sanitation and public health violations, including the Port Administration Airport Hangar Facility (VIP lounge excluded) and FM Mart’s meat room/ice operations. Human Trafficking Case: DHS arrested a Vietnamese couple tied to Michael Inc and charged them with human trafficking and related conspiracy counts, including allegations involving a minor. Tourism & Travel Costs: Guam’s federal per diem rates for lodging, meals, and incidentals increased by $14 effective Sept. 1, with impacts expected for hotels serving government travelers. Youth Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to a multistate $17.1B settlement over Instagram/Facebook harms to children, including limits on teen access and stronger age verification—American Samoa is listed among participating jurisdictions. Food Prices Watch: American Samoa’s Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with increases in rice, milk, fish, and taro, while several items like eggs, turkey tail, and sugar fell. Skills for Industry: The Christopher James Foeoletini Ledoux Foundation wrapped its PITA Jr. Summer STEAM Bootcamp, training 10–12-year-olds in emerging tech and engineering basics. Critical Worker Amnesty: A new Senate bill proposes a one-time 90-day amnesty window for out-of-status foreign nationals to apply for a Critical Guest Worker permit tied to employers like StarKist Samoa, while a separate bill would pause a controversial immigration provision for 12 months.