AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJustice Department Shake-Up: Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins voting no—setting up a new DOJ era critics say could tilt toward presidential priorities. Alaska Politics & Voting: Tech billionaire Elon Musk backed Alaska’s Ballot Measure 2 to repeal ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and parts of campaign finance rules—an effort that could reshape how Alaskans vote this November. Aviation Safety: The FAA ordered crack inspections on 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, citing fuselage “bear strap” concerns tied to earlier 737 Next Generation issues. Anchorage Cost of Living: A DoorDash “Cheeseburger Index” puts Anchorage at about $28.28 for a cheeseburger, fries and soda—far above cheaper cities like Austin. Skywatching: A partial solar eclipse will be visible Wednesday morning in Alaska, with Anchorage seeing about 28% coverage around 8:21 a.m. AKDT. Earthquake Alert: A magnitude 5.0 quake struck Alaska near Atka, with no immediate damage reports.
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