AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran War Powers Showdown: The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a resolution to end Trump’s Iran war powers, 49-50, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski joining three other Republicans (Susan Collins, Rand Paul, Thom Tillis) to back Democrats—while most GOP senators stayed aligned with Trump ahead of the midterms. Alaska Election System: A new national spotlight is on Alaska’s “top four” primary and ranked-choice voting, with Republicans warning it could hurt their chances in November, especially in the Senate race involving Dan Sullivan. FDA Confirmation Fight: Senators grilled Trump’s FDA nominee, Dr. Heidi Overton, over vaccine policy and medication abortion access, with skepticism coming from both parties. Alaska Business & Travel: Alaska Airlines is expanding service out of Paine Field in Everett, adding routes and more seats, including new California flights starting in 2027. Seafood Trade Pressure: Alaska and other seafood groups are pushing for reforms to the EU’s CATCH digital traceability system, saying it creates unnecessary barriers for legitimate fisheries. Data Breach Settlement: Nebraska and other states announced a multistate settlement with Labcorp over the AMCA data breach, including cash and required security reforms.
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