“Why?” asked Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif. “Because killing Palestinians is more important for the Israeli government than saving Israelis.” Israel on Monday launched long-awaited strikes on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip despite Hamas publicly confirming it agreed to a cease-fire and hostage release proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The Israel Defense Forces said on social media that “the IDF […]
The judge at former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial held him in contempt of court again Monday for violating a gag order prohibiting him from attacking prospective witnesses in the case. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan sternly warned Trump he could be jailed if he continues to ignore the order. Merchan […]
Operating Budget Includes $1,582 PFD and Energy Relief Payment this Fall. JUNEAU – Last week, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget, House Bill 268, on a vote of 17-3. The $6.25 billion operating budget leaves $196 million in surplus revenue available for pending legislation, including the state’s capital budget. The operating […]
The U.S. Attorney for Alaska announces appointment of Regional MMIP coordinator, discusses rural justice. WASHINGTON – The Justice Department joins its partners across the federal government, as well as people throughout Alaska Native and American Indian communities, in recognizing May 5 as National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. In recognition of MMIP […]