As she cast her vote for Speaker on Tuesday, members on both sides of the aisle rose to give her a standing ovation.
Federal Government
FEMA under civil rights investigation after sending ‘unintelligible’ Merbok relief info to Alaska Native communities
Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties wants to find out “whether there are systemic problems” with the way FEMA works with Indigenous communities in Alaska.
Peltola says she’s still grieving but ready to return to work in Congress
Peltola has been in Alaska since learning that her husband, Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, died Sept. 12 following a plane crash.
Alaska’s US senators pair help for Ukraine with border funds
Sen. Dan Sullivan wants to reframe aid for Ukraine by deemphasizing the Ukraine part.
Tommy Beaudreau, a Biden administration official who had Murkowski’s trust, resigns from Interior
Former Alaskan Tommy Beaudreau is stepping down from the No. 2 position at the U.S. Department of Interior.
Dramatic day in US House as members oust the speaker
McCarthy’s tenure as House Speaker was the shortest since 1875, and that speaker died in office of consumption.
McCarthy becomes first speaker removed by US House vote
The House has voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, marking the first time in history that a speaker has been removed this way.
Congress passes spending stopgap, averting a shutdown hours before midnight deadline
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through Nov. 17.
Looming government shutdown could put Fat Bear Week on pause
Fat bears, apparently, are not essential.
Revak stepping down as Peltola’s state director
Peltola’s statement commends him for providing strong advocacy and support for Alaskans.