Medicaid Eligibility Tightens: New federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” are already taking effect, with thousands of noncitizens in multiple states facing Medicaid cuts—raising fears of disrupted care for chronic conditions and more uninsured people. Local Impact in Virginia: Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion could lose coverage for some non-U.S. citizens and add more frequent reviews and work requirements, potentially affecting tens of thousands, including in Fairfax County. AANHPI Community Alarm in Washington: Community leaders in Washington State urged action as Apple Health coverage losses are expected to hit immigrant and refugee groups hardest. Medi-Cal Changes in Los Angeles: Los Angeles County says some noncitizens—including people from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau under COFA—may keep eligibility, while other lawful statuses could lose federally funded full-scope Medi-Cal. Veterans’ Care Gaps in the Pacific: A new GAO report says VA health access remains limited for veterans in the Freely Associated States, with costly travel and scarce specialty and mental health services. Nuclear Legacy, Health & Reparations: UN officials renewed calls for U.S. reparations tied to ongoing health harms from 67 nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands, including elevated cancer rates and intergenerational impacts. Climate as a Health Emergency: Pacific leaders and WHO officials pushed at UNGA for climate and health funding to be treated together, warning that rising seas are already damaging homes and health services.