Washington, D.C.

Alaska Native communities face tough decisions due to the ongoing government shutdown, with leaders warning of choices between fuel and food. While some lifelines remain, such as the Essential Air Service program, political divides and local projects are on the line. With winter approaching, the urgency for federal funding and disaster aid is increasing, as political leaders feel the pressure from constituents. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.