Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive ...

President Donald Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ is just the latest in a long line of ...

The legislation backed by Trump and passed by Republicans in Congress could significantly restrict how much help schools get ...

As Dibert’s route pivoted slightly, the view outside the plane’s windows became full with a mountain Dibert and many Alaskans ...

With more than three and a half years left in his second term, Donald Trump has already signed more executive orders as the ...

Deeply experienced National Park Service staffers are leaving in the face of budget cuts and uncertainty, and they might ...

In the end, after hours of cajoling, Murkowski got to “yes” by securing several Alaska-specific wins, including by making the ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski described voting for the "big, beautiful bill" as "agonizing" and admitted the bill doesn't have her full support, despite getting her vote.

JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote as Senate passes ‘big, beautiful’ bill - The Independent was on Capitol Hill overnight as ...

The Trump Organization jumped into the smartphone business on June 16, announcing a $499 gold-hued phone and a mobile phone ...

From Thom Tillis unchained, to John Thune’s backroom deal with Lisa Murkowski to a pissed-off John Fetterman, Eric Garcia ...

Behind the scenes, however, there was tension between some in the Trump administration and the Florida governor over publicity for the immigrant detention center.