Donald Trump
U.S. President · Executive Office of the President
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President Donald J. Trump is the 45th and 47th President of the United States. The White House states that he is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and reject extremist policies.
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Trump exempts federal fire retardant drops from water pollution rules for a year
Trump waived water pollution rules on federal fire retardant drops for a year. A judge said they need a permit. Years later, there still isn't one.
White House lists Alaska among five states with new VA health record sites
Alaska's VA switched to a new health record system in October. Nearly all prescription records moved over. Some mental health referrals didn't, the VA says.
Trump says he's holding off on striking Iran's bridges and power plants
“Now, I could go in and blow them up right now. The problem with that is you'll never be able to rebuild it.”
FCC hasn't approved $162 million for Alaska cell service, past the October vote Trump cited
Trump told a Wasilla rally that Carr said the FCC would vote in October on $162 million for Alaska cell service. It's November, and it's still pending.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ's bid to hold up Alaska's Senate certification
A judge tossed DOJ's bid to delay certifying Alaska's Senate race if Sullivan loses, days before the vote. She said no fix exists that wouldn't expose how Alaskans voted.
White House seafood plan promises 'U.S. Caught' label and a review of boat rules
The White House's seafood plan promises a "U.S. Caught" label and proposed rules on replacing old boats. It names no U.S. state, not even Alaska.
Times reports Democrats worked to recruit Alaska's second Dan Sullivan and other spoilers
The Times says the second Dan Sullivan and Gerald Heikes were recruited in an effort involving Peltola aides and national Democrats. Both groups deny it.
Bristol Bay fishermen get a guide to making their case for federal fuel relief
Bristol Bay's drift fleet is being told to send USDA its fuel receipts now. There are no payment rules yet, but early numbers may shape them.
Judge fast-tracks Peltola campaign's bid to dismiss DOJ's Alaska Senate suit
A federal judge fast-tracked the Peltola campaign's bid to join and dismiss DOJ's Alaska Senate suit. She plans to rule Wednesday on who can join.
Cook moves Alaska's U.S. House race to Lean Republican as a new poll shows a closer race
“He has my complete and total endorsement.”
Justice Department sues to hold up Alaska Senate result if second Sullivan tips the race
The Justice Department sued Alaska to hold up the Senate result if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses and votes for the other Daniel Sullivan would have flipped it.
Trump says his side weighs legal options to remove second Sullivan from Alaska ballot
Trump says he's weighing "powerful legal options" to pull the second Dan Sullivan off Alaska's Senate ballot. Alaskans are already voting on it.
Hatch Act complaint targets Trump officials' remarks at Sullivan rally
Two groups want the special counsel to look at Carr, Burgum and Lutnick for talking agency business at Sullivan's Wasilla rally. Carr says he spoke personally.
Where Alaska LNG stands after Lutnick's 'federalized' remark
Permits: yes. Taiwan and Korea money, announced: yes. Closed financing, final sales contracts and a state tax deal: not yet. Here's where the gas line stands.
Trump says oil will "drop like a rock" after the Iran war, citing Alaska oil
“oil prices are going to drop like a rock”
Like Vance and Trump, Cruz will campaign for Sullivan in a Republican-leaning region
Vance hit Fairbanks, Trump hit the Mat-Su and Cruz heads to Kenai. All three picked parts of Alaska where Republicans did best in 2024. We ran the numbers.
Bronson stays in governor's race, disputing Trump's account of deal to quit
Trump says Bronson agreed to quit the governor's race. Bronson says they remember the calls differently, and he is staying in.
Trump pardons two Anchorage diesel shop owners onstage at Wasilla campaign rally
“two other Wasilla truckers were also wrongly charged, and I am pleased to announce that I am pardoning them too, effective immediately”
Trump says Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG gas, the share in a 2025 letter
“Every single permit that you need has been granted.”
Trump endorses Wilson
Trump endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor, attacked two Republican rivals and urged the GOP field to unite behind her.
Supporters line up as protesters prepare for Trump rally in Wasilla
Trump is scheduled to speak at 3:30pm Tuesday in Wasilla for Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich, with roads closed nearby. Protesters are rallying separately at Newcomb Park.
FAA posts first flight limits ahead of Trump’s Alaska visit
The FAA's drone ban over JBER runs 3:35 to 10:15 pm on Trump's rally day. Bigger flight limits reaching 30 nautical miles may still be coming.
Trump claims permanent Greenland security control in Leif Erikson Day message
“I did what no President in the last 100 years was willing to do”
Trump schedules Wasilla rally before Alaska general election
Trump is due in Wasilla on Tuesday. Ahead of it he again endorsed Sullivan and Begich and said he hopes Alaskans repeal ranked-choice voting.
Trump urges Alaskans to reelect Begich in video attacking Hill
“This November, I'm asking you to get out and vote to reelect a fantastic person, a friend of mine, a patriot, a fighter, a warrior named Nick Begich to the United States Congress.”
Trump says South Korea is still studying Alaska LNG, threatens to 'double it up'
“They're still studying it.”
Seoul protested U.S. Alaska LNG announcement, says investment remains under review
White House officials and Alaska leaders announced $50 billion-plus in Korean money for Alaska LNG. Seoul says it agreed only to review it, and protested.
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event
“That Dan Sullivan is a disgraceful fraud.”
Trump says South Korea will finance $50 billion of Alaska LNG; Seoul hasn't committed
“It will create up to 12,000 construction jobs immediately and 1,000 operational jobs. It'll also save Alaska households up to $1,500, maybe even as much as $2,200 per year in energy costs.”
Some noncitizens in Alaska could lose full Medicaid coverage as federal rules take effect Oct. 1
Starting Thursday, some noncitizens in Alaska could lose full Medicaid under new federal rules. In 2027, some adults face work rules and six-month reviews.
Tech executives sign voluntary AI safety accord with Trump, who orders agencies to call AI 'SI'
“We've changed the name, Steve, officially to SI.”
Refugee arrivals to Alaska have nearly stopped, with four this year, all from South Africa
Only four refugees have come to Alaska this year, all from South Africa in December. Two years ago, the state took in 155. None has arrived since January.
The Greenland defense deal cites Golden Dome, the missile shield already anchored in Alaska
The U.S.-Greenland defense deal cites Golden Dome, a missile shield Congress funded but can't get spending details on. Its Senate sponsor is Dan Sullivan.
Alaska contracts tagged with the anti-DEI clause go almost entirely to Native corporation firms
“It is therefore the policy of the United States to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting by preventing racial discrimination.”
An order would presume hunting is allowed on Alaska's federal land
“We will apply a presumption of accessibility to federally managed lands”
Trump fishing order targets Gulf, Atlantic data disputes and could reach Alaska
“the Secretary shall, at a minimum, consider revising the guidelines for National Standard 1 (Optimum Yield) and National Standard 2 (Best Scientific Information Available), to ensure they appropriately account for the unique biological, economic, and social characteristics of the recreational fishery”
War-driven oil prices are filling Alaska's treasury while straining its households
“When that ends, and I think it'll end very shortly after the election, could end before the election, but I think it'll end very shortly after the election. The prices will go down to less than $2 a barrel. $2 A gallon for oil.”
Some Alaskans on HealthCare.gov are due $500 refund checks in October, but nobody has said how many
“The government is going to pay the money directly to you… the big insurance companies lose and the people of our country win.”
Oil above $101 puts Alaska's budget on a war in the Persian Gulf
Every dollar oil moves is worth about $35 million to Alaska's treasury. Brent closed above $101 Wednesday, up more than half from a year ago.
Federal orders reach Alaska's beef labeling and processing gaps
Alaska has 19,000 cattle, and just 772 went through federally inspected plants here last year. Two executive orders take up labeling and processing.
Trump says he will campaign in Alaska for Sen. Dan Sullivan
“I'm going to go up to Alaska for Dan Sullivan. Think of it. They have a man named Dan Sullivan running against him, the Democrats.”
The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back to Alaska schools, with $1.15 million behind it
The Presidential Fitness Test — the mile run and pull-ups many remember — is coming back to Alaska schools in 2027-28, a decade after it was dropped.
Federal Judge threw out Trump's offshore drilling without deciding the question
A judge dismissed the challenge to Trump's offshore reopening on standing, without ruling on whether he had the authority. The groups can refile.
Trump names Kyle Reardon to the Alaska judgeship vacant since 2024
Trump named Kyle Reardon to Alaska's federal judgeship, empty two years. In a 2025 bar poll, three-quarters of respondents couldn't say if he was qualified.
Trump takes aim at Alaska's U.S. Senate Primary Election
Trump waded into Alaska's Senate primary, telling voters which of two similarly named Dan Sullivans to pick — flexing GOP-base clout in a state he carried.
Sullivan voted against every Iran war powers resolution this year — a record now drawing outside money before the primary
Sullivan voted against all 13 Iran war powers resolutions this year — a common GOP vote, now drawing outside money for and against him before the primary.
Sullivan files resolution to overturn EPA decision on California at-berth ship emissions
Sullivan filed a resolution to block California's at-berth ship emissions rule — one that could limit the state's power to set tougher emissions rules.
Murkowski says she will vote against Blanche for attorney general
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will vote against Todd Blanche for attorney general, citing politicization of the Justice Department and concerns about a nearly 2 billion dollar fund.
Ambler advances, but the U.S. stake in its developer hasn't closed
Ambler Road permits are back in force and the project is advancing, but the U.S. government's planned stake in developer Trilogy Metals still hasn't closed.
A bill to give the Coast Guard its own secretary, one of several that haven't moved
A Senate bill would give the Coast Guard its own civilian secretary, mirroring the other armed services. It's the third such attempt this Congress, and like the others, it's parked in committee.
