Guam Tourism & Culture: Guam showcased CHamoru dance, island food and music at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, drawing 183,270 visitors and boosting its push into Japan’s travel market. Climate & Ocean Governance: Pacific leaders at UNGA pressed for faster climate action, warning that small island states are left to face the worst impacts while calling for stronger ocean and climate finance. Military Environmental Fight: Eighteen territorial groups filed a Supreme Court brief urging the U.S. Air Force to follow environmental and community engagement rules for open detonation of dangerous explosives, citing contamination risks to Guam communities and water. Local Military Planning: Joint Task Force Micronesia commander Joshua Lasky said the DoD viewed Guam’s economic adjustment committee as “not necessary yet,” even as the governor argues military buildup is outpacing infrastructure. Health Coverage Shock (COFA-linked): New federal Medicaid/Medi-Cal rules tied to immigration status could cut coverage for some noncitizens, including people from Micronesia and Palau under Compacts of Free Association, with states warning of major administrative and care disruptions. VA Access Gap for COFA Veterans: A GAO report says veterans in the FSM, Marshall Islands and Palau still face steep barriers to VA care, often needing costly travel and lacking telehealth and specialty services. Weather Watch (Marianas): NWS says Invest 93W may bring stronger showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds and rough seas near the Marianas later in the week.