Trump Orders Resource Development on Alaska Public Lands ‘to the Fullest Extent Possible,’ But May Also Restore Hunting Opportunities
One of the Trump administration's executive orders mandates maximum energy and resource development on Alaska's public lands. But it might also restore some hunting access.
White House rescinded funding memo after GOP senators ‘hit the ceiling’
Trump White House rescinds freeze memo on federal grants, ending feud with Congress
The Trump administration reversed its policy to freeze grants and loans while officials evaluated whether spending met the president's priorities.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country
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Trump’s funding freeze confounds Alaska government, schools and nonprofits
A federal judge blocked the freeze Tuesday afternoon, though the stay is temporary and still leaves a lot of uncertainty.
Japan weighs Alaska gas pipeline pledge to win Trump's favour
Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials familiar with the matter.
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White House freezes all federal grants and loans
The White House is ordering a halt to all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance — with exceptions for Social Security and Medicare benefits — for what appears to be a period of at least two weeks, potentially affecting trillions of dollars across a vast array of programs, according to published reports.
The Trump administration is temporarily freezing billions of dollars in federal grants and loans
The acting budget director directed federal agencies to ensure that grants and programs are aligned with the Trump administration's priorities.
White House says it will prioritize development of Alaska's LNG potential
The Trump administration will prioritize the development of Alaska’s LNG potential, including the permitting of all necessary pipeline and export infrastructure, the White House said.
Trump signs executive order supporting oil and gas drilling in Alaska
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday night bringing “drill, baby, drill” to Alaska, focusing on unleashing the possibility of oil and gas development.
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Trump executive order pauses refugees' arrivals to Alaska
An executive order signed this week by Pres. Donald Trump has closed the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program until further notice. The freeze means the futures of refugees from around the world who were scheduled to come to Alaska are now in limbo.
Denali versus McKinley: a brief history of the debate over a mountain’s name
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders — including one to change the official name of North America's tallest mountain.
Influencers, content creators encouraged to apply for White House press credentials
The White House is allowing opportunities for "new media" outlets to participate in White House press briefings.
Exclusive-Japan Weighs Alaska LNG Pipeline Pledge to Win Trump's Favour
Ado Machida, a Tokyo-based businessman who served on Trump's transition team after his 2016 election victory, said an offer by Japan to buy more LNG and support the Alaska LNG pipeline would be "probably the easiest" way to win over Trump.