The Washington-based political strategist has worked on several Alaska campaigns could be in line to be President Donald Trump’s communications director. The Wall Street Journal and other national news outlets are reporting that Mike Dubke is about to be named to the post.
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Alaska farmers push for hemp legalization
The 2014 federal Farm Bill allows states to grow and harvest hemp through pilot programs. Sen. Shelley Hughes is sponsoring legislation that would establish such a program in Alaska. Supporters see it as a way to diversify Alaska’s economy.
Norma McCorvey, ‘Roe’ of landmark Roe V. Wade ruling on abortion, dies at 69
McCorvey, who adopted the pseudonym Jane Roe in the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in 1973, was a champion for abortion rights activists and — later in life — for their opponents, as well.
Baghdad bombing kills at least 45 people
It happened on a street filled with car dealerships and garages in the southern part of Iraq’s capital city. Islamic State militants claimed responsibility in a statement released on social media.
Trump says he will issue ‘new executive action’ related to travel ban
On Thursday, the president said his administration will be appealing a decision that imposes a stay on his travel ban — and will also be issuing a new, “very comprehensive order” next week.
‘I’d like to see you hold back on settlements,’ Trump tells Netanyahu
Recent remarks by senior White House officials had seemed to signal a possible shift in the long-held U.S. view that a two-state solution is integral to peace negotiations.
House Speaker welcomes Flynn resignation, but Congress has more questions
Michael Flynn stepped down as national security adviser following reports he communicated with Russia about U.S. sanctions in December and then misled the vice president-elect about that discussion.
Canadian police revisiting more than 10,000 dismissed sexual assault cases
An investigation by The Globe and Mail found that a fifth of reported rapes and assaults were dismissed as “unfounded,” meaning baseless. Now police across the country are reviewing old cases.
Pollution has worked its way down to the world’s deepest waters
Tiny creatures in the Mariana Trench have high levels of industrial contamination. The new findings suggest that even Earth’s most remote locales feel the effects of human beings.
Trump adviser repeats baseless claims of voter fraud in New Hampshire
No evidence supports the Trump administration’s claim that the presidential election was marred by massive voter fraud. But White House adviser Stephen Miller doubled down on the allegations Sunday.