Romney and Murkowksi support Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination Two Republicans join Senator Susan Collins of Maine in supporting President Joe Biden’s nominee. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Murkowski, Romney announce support for Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination Jackson's confirmation is all but a sure thing. Axios · Apr 4, 2022
Trump endorses Palin in bid for Alaska's sole House seat Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Senate panel to vote on Jackson nomination to Supreme Court Democrats are launching a whirlwind week of votes and procedural maneuvers with the goal of confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court by Friday The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Alaska's leadership lauds late congressman at memorial Members of Alaska’s political leadership lauded the late U.S. Rep. Don Young Saturday at a public memorial to celebrate his life The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022
Graham says he'll vote 'no' on Jackson for Supreme Court Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he won’t vote for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson to receive rare Republican vote as Collins says yes Maine senator says she will vote to confirm Joe Biden’s nominee: ‘There can be no question she is qualified’ The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2022
‘Revered and feared’: Don Young lies in state at the Capitol WASHINGTON — It was freezing out the morning Don Young, the dean of the House, returned to the Capitol one last time. Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022
‘Revered and feared’: Don Young lies in state at the Capitol - Roll Call It was freezing out the morning Don Young returned to the Capitol one last time — fitting for the proud Alaskan and dean of the House. Roll Call · Mar 29, 2022
What happens next for Supreme Court nominee Jackson after contentious hearings? WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson remains on a straight path to the nation’s high court, but her nomination could face a few hurdles as it approaches the finish line. Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2022
Jackson’s Supreme Court hearings focused a lot on child porn, thanks to Sen. Josh Hawley WASHINGTON — By late afternoon on the third day of her U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing, it appeared Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson had had enough. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 24, 2022
Young at heart: Photos of Rep. Don Young on the Hill - Roll Call Rep. Don Young died on March 18, 2022, after serving nearly 50 years in Congress. Here’s a look back at his long history on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Mar 21, 2022
US conducting ‘legal review’ of possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine – as it happened White House clarifies there is a ‘legal review process’ after Harris says ‘absolutely there should be an investigation’ The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2022
Democrat Gray-Jackson enters Alaska US Senate race A Democratic state lawmaker has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate seat in Alaska held by Republican Lisa Murkowski The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Bill to block interference in presidential vote count will ‘absolutely’ pass, Manchin says Effort to protect Jan 6 vote count comes after failure of voting rights push
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2022 Manchin predicts passage of electoral reform measure, endorses Murkowski WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday predicted passage of a bill to address U.S. election procedures including Congress’s role in certifying an election.
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2022 Sen. Murkowski to Biden: Nominate Supreme Court pick who can get some GOP votes Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged President Joe Biden to nominate a Supreme Court candidate who could gain “some level of bipartisan support” instead of “the one that would be to the furthest left.”
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022 Crossing lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski's Senate campaign Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection
Axios · Feb 6, 2022 Manchin endorses Murkowski's re-election bid "Alaska could only be so lucky to have her continue to serve them," the Democrat said.
Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022 Senate begins work on bipartisan mental health, drug abuse package WASHINGTON — Top senators on an influential health committee indicated at a hearing Tuesday that they plan to work on a bipartisan mental health and substance use package this year.
Roll Call · Feb 1, 2022 Senate begins work on bipartisan mental health package - Roll Call Experts have called for increased children’s mental health resources and expanding access to telehealth services, among other needs.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 25, 2022 Commentary: In voting rights battle, moderate Republicans are allowed to duck the issue At a time when Republican leadership has come to tolerate, or even embrace, Donald Trump’s “big lie,” 19 states have acted to subvert previously established voting rights by passing 34 new laws that restrict voting access.
The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2022 Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest