Immigration Enforcement: The House narrowly passed a nearly $70B Secure America Act to fund ICE and CBP through FY2029, clearing the way for Trump’s deportation push with limited Democratic support and tighter oversight. Energy & Alaska: The administration also announced $850M for coal plant modernization and new coal capacity, including an Alaska coal plant component, as critics warn of higher costs and health impacts. Arctic Military: A Danish researcher argues climate change is making Arctic operations more complex—thinner, shifting ice and harsher coastal effects can raise risk, not simplify access. Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines is cutting rewards for its cheapest Saver basic economy fares and raising partner award fees, a move that hits frequent flyers right as it markets itself as a premium carrier. Seward Cruise Infrastructure: Royal Caribbean and Alaska Railroad celebrated the opening of the new Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal in Seward, designed to boost sheltered passenger processing and onward travel. Ocean Monitoring: NSF has begun dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative earlier than planned, raising alarms about lost data for Alaska’s coastal communities. Local Costs: A survey says Anchorage is the priciest U.S. airport for summer car rentals, with the cheapest option averaging $182/day. Ballot & Politics: National Republicans asked the FEC to investigate Alaska’s Dan J. Sullivan challenger and an operative tied to the campaign over alleged improper payments.