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Murkowski gains immunity from Trump revenge with Alaska’s new voting system

If Murkowski had to face a Trump-endorsed candidate in a Republican primary, her chances weren't good. But that's not going to happen.

Lamenting Biden’s moves to ‘target’ oil and gas, Sullivan votes no on Yellen confirmation

Sen. Sullivan says the Biden administration shouldn't discriminate against oil and gas, and that all energy sectors matter.
A large Trump flag waves in front of the U.S. Capitol

Alaska US senators split on attempt to derail Trump impeachment trial

Sen. Murkowski is among only five Republicans voting to keep Trump's impeachment trial on track.
a couple bundled up outdoors

These Alaskans were driven to witness this Inauguration — or something near it

An Anchorage couple, who'd never before voted for a Democrat, felt passionate about witnessing America turn the page.
People standing in front of white capitol dome holding banners that say protect the Arctic.

Biden hires more Arctic drilling opponents for Interior Department

Interior's new communication director and a BOEM advisor worked to block Arctic oil projects.
People stand on marble steps outdoors with flag that says "Alaska for Trump"

Rep. Eastman attended D.C. Trump rally, but blames violence on ‘antifa.’ Now he faces calls to resign.

A storm of criticism is raining down on state Rep. Eastman for undermining faith in the election and attending the rally in Washington that led to the storming of the Capitol.

Murkowski praises impeachment, says Trump’s incitement of violence ‘cannot go without consequence’

Sen. Murkowski isn't saying if she'll vote to convict President Trump, but said the House was right to impeach him.

Rep. Young votes against impeaching Trump

Only 10 House Republicans voted against impeachment. Rep. Young was not among them.
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How Murkowski escaped mob violence at the Capitol

Alaska’s congressional delegation affirmed the Electoral College. They rejecting a campaign to keep President Trump in office despite his election loss.

Alaska’s congressional delegation takes heat from Trump fans as Electoral College count nears

Republicans split over whether the congressional delegation should try to block Biden's win

Pandemic relief bill is the biggest thing Congress has done to battle climate change in years

Advocates credit Sen. Murkowski. “It's certainly the largest clean energy and climate bill in a decade,” said one.
Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski speaking to the media

Murkowski says she’ll affirm Biden’s win; Sullivan is mum

Presidents Trump’s false claim that he won the 2020 election is dividing GOP senators.

Rep. Young issues call for unity before swearing in Pelosi as House speaker

"I will be honest: I do not like what I see," Young said. It's time we hold hands and talk to one another."

Senate heads toward veto override vote, with both Alaska senators on board

The Senate has begun deciding whether to defy President Trump. The veto puts Republicans in a tough spot.

Young joins Democrats to nix Trump’s veto of defense bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to join the House, turning the bill into law. Both Alaska senators say they'll vote to override the veto, too.

Checks of $600 are likely, aid to states is not as Congress negotiates pandemic relief bill

"This is not just paper. This is hope," Sen. Lisa Murkowski says of coronavirus relief bill.

Trump administration may hire private ship to fill Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ by year’s end

The White House is racing to lease an icebreaker. One candidate is the Aiviq, owned by a Republican mega-donor, and with a history in Alaska waters.

Russian intimidation of Bering Sea fishermen shows gap in Arctic investment, Sullivan says

It was a bad day at work for Bering Sea fishermen harassed by Russian military planes and warships, when the U.S. Coast Guard failed to warn the fleet of military exercises in the area last August

Moderates unite in U.S. Senate, beating path to Murkowski’s door

To succeed, any new COVID-19 relief measures face a gauntlet: threading the needle between a Democrat-led House and a Republican Senate. Eight Senate moderates, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have joined together to start tugging some strings. So far, the center is holding.