Offshore Minerals: The Trump administration is seeking industry input for what could be the first federal lease for seabed mineral mining in the Atlantic off Virginia’s Eastern Shore, raising fresh concerns from environmental groups about unproven risks to marine life and coastal communities. Ocean Forum: American Samoa held a community ocean forum, “Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: Stand with the Moana,” with residents asking questions on deep-sea mining, port plans, fisheries sustainability, and ocean conservation. Tuna Treaty Talks: American Samoa joined a U.S.-Pacific tuna treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and the territory’s tuna industry are tightly linked through ports, processing, jobs, and the regional supply chain. Cost of Living & Fuel: The American Samoa Democratic Party says a June memo from ODAPM criticized its April warnings about fuel price jumps and the knock-on effects for food, electricity, and shipping. Health Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted two HHS grants for American Samoa—$33,200 for HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center and $86,554 for EMS for Children at LBJ. Local Sports & Youth: ASNFF launched a Talent ID Combine and Flag Football Camp in Tafuna, while the Summer Youth Employment Program began with paid work placements for local youth. Public Safety: Police reported multiple assault and domestic violence cases, including one involving alleged threats with a knife and another where a man was charged after striking someone with a metal utility bar. U.S. Democracy Access: A new piece notes residents of U.S. territories like American Samoa lack voting representation in Congress, tying the issue to the Insular Cases and the 250th anniversary.