Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski (R): Trump's View on Climate is Very Different From the Biden/Harris Administration Reykjavik (High North News): "It shouldn't matter whether a president likes Alaska or not, but that the president recognizes the importance of this region, not only to the United States, but also what it means to our global leadership", Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.
Finally, a Dream Summer in the North Commentary: What a summer we have had in the North. President Joe Biden realized he was unfit as a presidential candidate and sent Kamala Harris in his place. That could have great significance to the Arctic and the High North.
Increased White House Focus on Arctic Policy The White House is reactivating the Arctic Executive Steering Committee, which coordinates domestic regulations and works with other Arctic nations. It also is adding six new members to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.