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On Wednesday, I spoke with Seth Bailey, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. We discussed a range of issues affecting the Marianas and the broader Pacific region, including regional security dynamics, U.S. engagement with Pacific Island partners, and opportunities to strengthen economic development in the Marianas. I also raised priorities specific to the CNMI and explored ways the State Department can further support stability, prosperity, and U.S.
On Thursday, I participated in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing with Ben Page, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S.
On Thursday, I participated in the deep sea mining hearing held by the Natural Resources Committee’s Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
In advance of the Natural Resources committee hearing on deep sea mining, on Tuesday I met with Impossible Metals CEO Oliver Gunasekara and his team.
You may have seen reports about a group of senators calling on the Department of Homeland Security to end the EVS-TAP program in the CNMI. I want you to know that I am paying very close attention to this and do not believe changes to EVS-TAP are warranted based on the facts on the ground.
On Thursday, the House approved the remaining FY 2026 appropriations legislation, funding programs across the Departments of Defense, Transportat
A recent international article has brought renewed attention to Pagan Island, one of the most remote and extraordinary places in the Northern Marianas, and the amazing story of Jordan Ogo, who has chosen to live a self-sufficient life on the island. The article highlights Pagan’s active volcanic landscape, its deep Chamorro and Carolinian roots, and the layered history that includes World War II remnants and the lasting impact of past evacuations. While the island has no permanent population or modern infrastructure, it remains closely tied to our cultural heritage and nat