The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

Twisted arms and late-night deals: how Trump’s sweeping policy bill was passed

With narrow majorities and intra-party splits, Republicans faced a battle to give Trump his bill to sign – but they did it

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025

AOC Slams GOP Sen. Who Criticized Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill After Voting For It: 'Americans Are Going To Suffer'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski for saying Trump's "big, beautiful" bill is good for her state of Alaska but "not good enough for the rest of our nation"

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025

Massive search underway after cruise ship passenger vanishes while day hiking in Alaska

The woman failed to return to the ship after a hike in Juneau

Advnture · Jul 3, 2025

Northern lights may be visible in these 13 US states tonight as the sun hurls solar storm toward Earth

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Space · Jul 2, 2025

Lisa Murkowski Defends Alaska Carveouts As Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders And Rand Paul Condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Bill: 'Not Good Enough For The Rest Of Our Nation'

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans' narrow passage of President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending package is drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the aisle.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Sleepless in the Senate: Here’s everything that went down inside the 24-hour ‘vote-a-rama’

From Thom Tillis unchained, to John Thune’s backroom deal with Lisa Murkowski to a pissed-off John Fetterman, Eric Garcia reveals what it’s like during a 24-hour marathon of votes to pass

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

'Coward' GOP Senator Berated for Backing Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Medicaid Cuts: 'Sold Us Out'

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was reportedly granted a SNAP exemption that saves the state billions, which critics believe swayed her "Yes" vote.

Latin Times · Jul 1, 2025

Lisa Murkowski learns voting matters as Trump hurts the people he promised to help

Murkowski made her choice — Alaskans will suffer.

We Got This Covered · Jul 1, 2025

‘Big, beautiful’ budget reconciliation package passes Senate - Roll Call

Senate Republicans pushed a mammoth budget reconciliation bill through their chamber Tuesday morning over vehement Democratic objections.

Roll Call · Jul 1, 2025

All the states where minimum wage will rise in July

This summer, Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C. will increase their minimum wage for more than 880,000 workers, collectively

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025