Local News from Monday, October 19th, 2026

In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race

President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.

Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious

No obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.

The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.