Burden-Sharing Clash: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “partners, not protectorates” message hit Guam’s political nerve, with Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s office saying Guam already hosts the Pacific’s biggest U.S. buildup and Washington should act like a true partner. GVB Lawsuit: A former Guam Visitors Bureau employee filed a $61.5M federal lawsuit alleging sexual assault and years of harassment, plus institutional failures by former GVB leadership and board chairman George Chiu. Permitting Fight: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is backing a Supreme Court bid to stop activist groups from suing to block federal permitting before Guam EPA can review—tied to Air Force munitions disposal permitting on Guam. Local Justice Watch: Guam Fire Department assistant fire chief Michael Uncangco remains on duty as federal fraud charges allege he and his brother collected their deceased father’s benefits for more than seven years. Power Funding: GPA says the Mangilao substation needed for the medical complex will likely have to be paid by ratepayers since ARPA funding can’t be used. Training & Safety: Naval Base Guam’s Citadel Protect exercise runs this week at Apra Harbor, with possible blank gunfire and heavier security presence. Drugs & Guns: Police and federal agents arrested five in controlled drug buys tied to meth and unregistered firearms. Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos won the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, adding another Guam first to an already historic year.