AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFEMA Funding Boost: FEMA approved more than $1.3M for American Samoa and other Pacific communities to repair disaster damage and strengthen resilience, including nearly $325,000 for the LBJ Tropical Medical Center. Deep-Sea Mining Push: A week of coverage shows the U.S. moving fast on seabed mining—companies are lining up for permits, and critics warn the rush could outpace environmental and practical answers, with American Samoa named in the broader sweep. Intel Leadership Shake-Up: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband’s rare bone cancer; her principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director. Local Workforce & Safety: Pacific Center in Human Security celebrated the first inclusive-emergency management graduates in American Samoa, while the Port Administration installed new high-mast floodlights to improve 24-hour operations and security. Memorial Day: American Samoa will observe Memorial Day Monday with government offices closed.
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