- 5d ago
Trump wants Daniel J. Sullivan's votes given to Alaska's Dan S. Sullivan
The post came while Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican Dan S. Sullivan by 637 votes, about 0.3%, with more than a quarter of Alaska's votes still uncounted.
- 5d ago
Justice Department sends target letters to about 20 Democrats in Alaska Senate ballot probe
The Justice Department has sent letters to Democrats, including election lawyer Marc Elias, telling them they are considered targets of a criminal probe into a Senate candidate who shares a name with Sen. Dan Sullivan.
- 6d ago
Briton Karl Bushby ends 28-year walk around the world at his mother's home in Hull
Former paratrooper Karl Bushby reached his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on Monday, 2 November 2026. He had left Chile in 1998 and moved without motorised transport for 28 years.
- Nov 1
Federal judge rejects Trump administration bid over Alaska Senate race ballots
Judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage refused to let the Trump administration stop Alaska from certifying Dan Sullivan's defeat over a namesake candidate's possible votes. The ruling came two days before the 3 November vote in a race that could shape control of the Senate.
- Oct 28
Alaska Senate race: US Justice Department confirms criminal probe into Democratic decoy candidate
Federal prosecutors in Alaska confirmed on Friday, 30 October, a criminal inquiry into whether Democrats recruited a same-named candidate to draw votes from Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The Justice Department is also asking a court to set certain ballots apart.
- Oct 23
Democrats need four more Senate seats as 3 November midterms approach
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats go to voters on 3 November, with Republicans holding both chambers. Democrats need four more Senate seats, and Texas is one of the contests that will decide whether they get them.
- Oct 23
Trump's Justice Department sues Alaska to block Senate result if Dan S. Sullivan loses
The lawsuit asks a federal court to hold back certification if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The race could decide which party controls the Senate, and a judge is now due to consider the request.
- Oct 14
Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of Alaska LNG pipeline gas for 20 years
Trump told a Wasilla, Alaska, rally that Taiwan will take 30% of the gas from the planned pipeline for two decades and invest $4.4 billion. Taipei had not commented, and Seoul said its own share of the project is not yet finally approved.
- Oct 7
Russia expands 2026 military spending to 17 trillion rubles after Alaska talks stall
Moscow is increasing defense spending to 17 trillion rubles in 2026, roughly 40% above initial targets, following the failure of diplomatic talks in Anchorage to yield a peace agreement.
- Oct 7
JD Vance demands Iran cut 60% uranium enrichment to end seven-month war
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington requires concrete cuts to Iran's 60% uranium enrichment capacity to end the seven-month conflict, citing uncertainty over leadership in Tehran.
- Oct 6
Karl Bushby reaches England after 28-year journey across 29 countries
British adventurer Karl Bushby has landed on Shakespeare Beach in Dover after swimming the English Channel, entering the final 400-kilometre walking leg of his journey from Chile to Hull.
- Oct 3
Subsurface Kelvin wave set to raise California sea levels by 30 centimetres
A giant underwater Kelvin wave traveling north along Mexico will elevate California coastal waters by up to 30 centimetres, doubling flood risks when combined with seasonal high tides and storms.
- Sep 30
Trump defends $54B Alaska LNG announcement as South Korea questions deal terms
Donald Trump rejected claims he prematurely announced a $54 billion Alaska LNG investment by South Korea, threatening trade retaliation as Seoul stated the project remains under review.
- Sep 30
Backpack wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week 2026 after defeating Bear 910 in final vote
The 20-year-old brown bear known as Bear 89 secured 103,334 votes to win Katmai National Park's 12th annual contest, edging out Bear 910 by just over 5,000 votes in Alaska.
- Sep 22
Brad Pitt and David Ayer release survival drama Heart of the Beast in cinemas
The 101-minute wilderness film, directed by David Ayer and shot in New Zealand, pairs Brad Pitt with a military dog after a plane crash in remote Alaska.
