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Peltola votes with GOP to criticize Kamala Harris for border security
Alaska's congresswoman was among 6 Democrats voting for the non-binding measure. Harris isn't in charge of border security.
4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address
In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
The Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron deference’ decision casts a wide net
The decision, which came after a legal battle over who should pay for bycatch monitors on trawl boats, may affect all federally regulated industries.
National Republican group fights for Alaska’s House seat with attack ads targeting Mary Peltola
Congresswoman Peltola said Alaskans will “see through that baloney” and affirms that her campaign will be friendly.
Peltola declines to endorse Kamala Harris, won’t say who she’ll vote for
Congresswoman Mary Peltola, a Democrat, said Tuesday morning she's "keeping an open mind." She later said she wouldn't vote for Trump.
Secret Service director resigns in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.
Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
The pledges are a way to circumvent ranked choice voting and put forward a single GOP candidate in elections, according to one supporter.
Alaska Democratic Party endorses Kamala Harris after Biden steps aside
Party officials met Sunday evening and coalesced behind Harris, according to a news release from the Alaska Democratic Party.
Leading Alaska Democrats support Kamala Harris to replace Biden on ticket
Alaska Democrats quickly backed President Biden's choice not to seek reelection as well as his endorsed successor, Vice President Kamala Harris.
9th Circuit hears appeals in Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Three federal judges heard arguments Thursday for and against a lower court ruling that threatened to halt Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery.
Biden drops out of 2024 reelection race, endorses Harris for nominee
President Biden is discontinuing his campaign to seek a second term in the White House, throwing the Democratic race for 2024 wide open.
Federal prosecutors: Resigned Alaska federal judge had conflict of interest in 23 criminal cases
The revelations about the compromised cases illustrate the growing fallout over former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s resignation.
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Coast Guard crews spot 4 Chinese warships near Aleutian Islands
Coast Guardsmen aboard the cutter Kimball and a search plane saw the warships in international waters of the Bering Sea on July 6 and 7.
Who is J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president?
The father of three is currently the junior senator of Ohio, and author of the 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," a New York Times bestseller.
Peltola campaign bests Republican rivals in latest fundraising quarter
Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House, Mary Peltola, raised five times more than challenger Nancy Dahlstrom.
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate
Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified-documents case
Aileen Cannon cited the manner in which a special counsel was appointed to investigate Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
Alaska political leaders condemn attack on Trump
A bullet grazed the former president's ear during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family
Corey Comperatore, 50, lived in Sarver, Pa., and was the father of two daughters.
Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday.
Trump is fine after an assassination attempt at his rally
One person at the rally was killed and two others wounded in the attack.
Trump says he was shot in the ear at rally, with 1 spectator dead and 2 others injured
Trump was rushed off stage. Images from the scene showed blood on Trump's face. The Secret Service said Trump "is fine."
Biden administration starts process to add or change ‘special area’ restrictions in the NPR-A
The BLM seeks public views on whether to add to the "special areas" of the reserve, where oil and gas development is restricted.
All Alaska Carrs stores targeted for sale in Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
The stores set to be sold include all 11 Carrs locations in Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla.
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