China and Russia are teaming up to pursue their interests in the Arctic. Regional security expert Rebecca Pincus says the United States needs to pay more attention.
Military
Murkowski votes to block Trump’s emergency; Sullivan votes opposite
Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of a dozen Republicans who voted to cancel the emergency. Sen. Dan Sullivan voted with 40 other Republicans against rejecting President Donald Trump’s declaration.
Sullivan weighs in on border wall, proposed state budget cuts
During a stop in Homer, Sen. Dan Sullivan touted his legislative victories and voiced support for Alaska military projects. He also urged the state Legislature to avoid budget cuts that would impact federal spending in Alaska.
Alaska Legislature recognizes Tlingit code talkers for their efforts during WWII
The Legislature adopted a citation recognizing the contributions of Tlingit code talkers during World War II. During floor sessions, lawmakers spoke about the outsized role Alaska Natives have played in the military.
Murkowski explains why she’ll vote to cancel Trump’s emergency
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the issue is one of separation of powers, and the Constitution gives Congress the power to raise and spend money.
Dunleavy announces Alaska National Guard deployment along Mexico border
The deployment is a response to President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration on the southern U.S. border last month.