Dahlstrom lays out her plan to fight for Alaska’s safety, security, and prosperity Anchorage, AK – Friday night, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom addressed the Alaska Republican Convention. Dahlstrom was introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Steve Scalise, and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and laid out her vision to ensure Alaska’s safety, security, and prosperity for years […] The post Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

JUNEAU – In light of Friday’s ruling by the Alaska Superior Court striking down allotments in correspondence school programs, the Alaska House Coalition urges quick action by the legislature. Alaska’s schools are faced with woefully inadequate funding, a worst-in-the-nation retirement system that results in drastic barriers to recruiting and retaining skilled educators, and uncertainty around […] The post Alaska House Coalition Urges a Swift Refocus Toward Addressing Alaska’s Education Crisis appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to push forward wartime aid for Israel this week as part of his effort to gain House approval for a national security package. It includes funding for Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia as well as funding to send U.S. weapons to Taiwan. The […] The post House speaker to push for passage of stalled US aid bill appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

“As the saying goes, when people show you who they are, believe them,” said a Democratic National Committee spokesperson. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s stated platform in the 2024 presidential race centers on promoting an “honest government,” a “clean, healthy environment,” and the protection of civil liberties—but his New York State director last week boiled down the Independent […] The post ‘Whole Thing Is an Epic Fraud’: RFK Jr. Official Admits Goal Is to Elect Trump appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. House lawmakers rejected an attempt to reform a controversial foreign intelligence program Wednesday, the latest blow in Speaker Mike Johnson’s effort to lead a narrow Republican majority. A renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, failed to advance, 228-193, following a warning from former President Donald Trump on TruthSocial. Trump said […] The post House lawmakers reject renewal of key US intelligence program appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

“Trump’s legal theory defies common sense and would enable an almost limitless tyranny,” warned Public Citizen’s president. Monday was the deadline for amicus briefs in Donald J. Trump v. United States, and several organizations and experts took the opportunity to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the former Republican president and current candidate’s immunity claim. Trump is claiming […] The post Supreme Court Urged to Reject ‘Intolerable and Dangerous’ Trump Immunity Claim appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

“The U.S. cannot partner with a country that is starving children,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders responded to the news Wednesday that a top Biden administration official warned Israel of an imminent famine declaration in Gaza with one demand. “No more money for Netanyahu,” said the Vermont Independent senator, referring to right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […] The post ‘No More Money’ for Israel, Says Sanders as Biden Official Privately Warns of Imminent Famine Declaration appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Adam Schiff (CA-30) introduced the Tribal Community Protection Act, legislation to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) on tribal lands by encouraging record sharing between tribal and state/local law enforcement. Of the missing persons included in the National Missing and Unidentified […] The post Reps. Huffman, Schiff Introduce Bill to Address Crisis of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People, Promote Communication Between Tribal & State/Local Law Enforcement appeared first on Alaska ..read more

“Given these numbers,” said one progressive campaigner, “I don’t know how President Biden can reconcile his stalwart support for Israel with the clear preference that his core constituents have for an end to this war.” A Gallup survey released Wednesday shows that U.S. public support for Israel’s military assault on Gaza has plummeted since November, with the decline particularly […] The post Support for Israel’s War on Gaza Plummeting Among Key Biden Voters: Poll appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

“House Republicans had a bad day,” said one reporter, listing challenges and changes to leadership as a government shutdown looms. The U.S. House of Representatives started a two-week recess on Friday, but not before a series of events that provoked fresh declarations of what has become a familiar phrase over the past few years: “Republicans in disarray.” Before leaving […] The post House GOP ‘Imploding’ as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to Oust Speaker appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more