Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonThe debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.Anchorage Daily News16h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymaine senate debate
Vice President JD Vance holds Fairbanks rally to boost Republican candidatesIt’s unclear how effective Vance’s support will be in Alaska’s U.S. Senate and House races, with voters increasingly concerned about high fuel and other costs as the war in Iran continues.Anchorage Daily News1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityalaska senate election rally
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the general electionIn the Nov. 3 election, Alaskans will decide consequential races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.Anchorage Daily News2d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska general election
PACs pour tens of millions into Alaska’s congressional races, with Senate race dominating spendingSince mid-July, PACs have spent $58 per Alaskan on political advertising.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska midterm elections
NY governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee Cornell rape investigation, removing case from the DAGov. Kathy Hochul said she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →JusticeKathy Hochulcornell rape investigation
Tennessee fails to execute Christa Gail Pike in two attemptsTennessee Gov. Bill Lee late Wednesday halted the state’s remaining scheduled execution for the rest of the year and ordered an outside investigation.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →JusticeBill Leetennessee execution failure
Federal Trade Commission launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe probe reflects a focus by Trump administration officials on using existing laws to tame artificial intelligence safety risks.Anchorage Daily News7d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeftc ai investigation
