I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham.

Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.

Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and our court system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years.

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

Environmental DNA is an innovative, cost-effective tool that will give our scientists a clearer picture of our fisheries while expanding survey coverage and reducing costs. This legislation is the product of extensive collaboration with…

I will continue to champion this program and work with the Department to ensure this funding is administered more expeditiously going forward.

For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card has helped Alaskans track the profound changes taking place across our state.

For the past 180 years, the Smithsonian Institution has been committed to sharing objective historical evidence through research and education, not political narratives.

The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration. I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.

There is nothing more American than telling our story truthfully.

It's only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.

Ensuring the safety of Afghan nationals who bravely fought side by side with U.S. Armed Forces against the Taliban is not only a moral obligation, but also extends to our national security interests.

I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable.

ALS is indiscriminate and devastating. It can strike any of us, and it will take all of us working together to support those affected and help end this terminal disease.

“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”

Ultimately, however, I will oppose his nomination.

This bill will break down barriers to treatment while accelerating the research and development of therapies for people living with ALS.

I will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general.

“The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration,”

“I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.”

“The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it,”

The Senate has leverage over the fund only because Blanche's nomination is pending.

“I take issue with the handling of the release of the Epstein files; the sweeping immunity protections granted to the President, his family, and their businesses; the statements that have been made to anti-abortion groups; and the repeated…