Bethel native Natalie Hanson, 26, has set a new American record in women’s powerlifting. Hanson squatted 578.7 pounds, more than three times her body weight, and more than 33 pounds over the former record Saturday, Jan. 28, in Milwaukee.
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Murkowski says she’ll vote ‘no’ on DeVos
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced on the Senate floor today that she will vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary. Murkowski said she’s heard from thousands of Alaskans who are concerned that Betsy DeVos lacks public school experience, and Murkowski said she shares that concern.
Senate Republicans defy Democrats’ boycott to advance Trump nominees
Republicans suspended committee rules this morning to advance the nominations for Health and Human Services and Treasury. Democrats staged another boycott over Trump’s pick for the EPA.
Juneau Human Rights Commission ‘deeply concerned’ over Trump’s executive orders on immigration
Three commissioners with input from several community members at the Tuesday meeting drafted the statement.
President Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The choice of the 49-year-old Denver federal appeals court judge fulfills an early campaign promise by Trump to nominate a solid conservative with a record of strictly interpreting the Constitution.
Trump’s immigration order ‘not a ban on Muslims,’ Homeland Security chief says
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a “temporary pause” as officials “assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system.”