On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to undo most of his predecessor’s work on Alaska energy and environmental issues. The order entitled “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential” was among dozens Trump signed.
President Donald Trump said the Gulf of Mexico will be called the Gulf of America, while the Denali mountain peak will revert to its former name, Mount McKinley.
A sweeping executive order signed by President Donald Trump during the first hours of his second term aims to boost Alaska’s natural resource industry by reversing environmental protections that limit oil and gas extraction, logging, and other development projects across the state.
The order is one of several energy-related executive actions Donald Trump will take as soon as he is sworn into office.
As Alaskans, we’re used to navigating challenges, from harsh winters to complex federal policies. But some threats are harder to prepare for. The nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director is one such danger.
Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.
Dunleavy has repeatedly argued that development of Alaska's vast resources are critical for its future, and he's billed the underground storage of carbon and carbon offset programs as a way to diversify revenues while continuing to develop oil, gas and coal and pursue timber programs.
What is being called a once-in-a-generation winter storm hitting the south has killed at least nine people. CNN reported that two people died in Austin, Texas, and are being investigated as to whether it was due to the cold weather. One person died in Georgia from hypothermia, officials said, according to WSB.
Fort Lauderdale is no stranger to long routes. In fact, the flight from LAX is one of the top seven longest flights out of the airport. Other destinations include Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
The President's order to rename Denali, North America's highest peak, back to Mount McKinley does not agree with Alaska senator.
A poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some deportations.