A federal judge has ruled to temporarily block an Obama administration order to detain mothers and children seeking asylum in the U.S., what is known as the “no-release” policy.
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Alaska lawmakers frustrated after meeting with Interior Secretary Jewell
A team of nine legislators took a break from session work in Juneau to travel to Kotzebue this week to confront Sally Jewell.
Sen. Murkowski says protecting lands is top priority
There’s little Alaska’s legislative or executive branches can do to influence President Barack Obama’s approach to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Alaska delegation seeks new limits on natl. monuments
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are co-sponsoring a bill that would require lawmakers to sign off before a president can set up a national monument.
Ukraine Likely To Top Obama-Merkel Talks Agenda
President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are expected to discuss Ukraine amid an apparent disagreement between the two allies on how best to help the former Soviet republic, which has been in a prolonged battle against pro-Russia separatists.
Obama’s Budget Would Undo Broad, Automatic Cuts Made In 2013
When President Obama meets with House Democrats tonight during their retreat in Philadelphia, officials say he’ll lay out the details of his budget proposal, which will include reversal of large cuts to federal spending instituted in 2013.
Murkowski swings at Obama’s Arctic wilderness plan but misses
Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Wednesday failed to land her first counterpunch at the Obama administration’s new Arctic conservation policies.
Obama issues executive order on Arctic coordination
President Barack Obama yesterday issued an executive order aimed at coordinating federal action on the Arctic.
Murkowski: Keystone XL pipeline worth fighting for
The Keystone Pipeline is the signature environmental fight of the moment.
What The Change In U.S.-Cuba Relations Might Mean For Food
The decision to normalize relations is driving all kinds of speculation about American food companies opening up shop in Cuba. But analysts say: Don’t expect to see McDonald’s there anytime soon.