AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCabinet Shake-Up: Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as the U.S. director of national intelligence, effective June 30, saying she must step away to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer; Trump confirmed her exit and named principal deputy Aaron Lukas as acting director. Hawaii Support: Prayers and well-wishes poured in from Gabbard’s family and Hawaii leaders as she returns focus to her family during the health crisis. Deep-Sea Mining Push: In the background, the U.S. is moving fast on deep-sea mining—at least nine companies are in talks for seabed access, with areas from American Samoa to Alaska potentially auctioned this year, though critics warn the business case and processing plans still look uncertain. Local Public Safety: Closer to home, the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority is set to take over the 911 emergency call system, with operators training off-island and ASTCA also installing CCTV support for investigations. Courts: A Pago Pago case has charged a man in connection with allegations involving a 16-year-old girl, including rape and related counts.
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