Campaign Trail: Vice President J.D. Vance is set to rally at Fairbanks International Airport Monday evening as part of a push to energize GOP turnout in Alaska’s Senate and governor races, with Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich seeking re-election and the governor’s race featuring Democrat Jonathan “JKT” Kreiss-Tompkins against three Republicans. Alaska LNG & Diplomacy: South Korea pushed back on Trump’s Alaska LNG investment claims, saying no firm commitment was agreed and that any figures “go far beyond what was agreed,” keeping the project’s timeline and financing uncertain. State Politics & Policy: Gov. Mike Dunleavy approved Alaska’s first 20 Scholarship Granting Organizations under the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, expanding school-choice funding options. Local Governance: Southeast Conference’s gubernatorial forum put Alaska Marine Highway and Permanent Fund Dividend questions front and center for Kreiss-Tompkins, Bronson, and Taylor. Elections & Messaging: A new poll shows South Carolina’s Senate race tightening, while national GOP super PAC spending shifts away from North Carolina toward Kansas—signaling a more defensive midterm posture. Economy & Jobs: Alaska pollock prices look strong for Kodiak’s fleet amid tight international supplies, potentially boosting the season’s final haul. Federal Oversight: Congress is moving to block demolition of the John F. Kennedy Center without congressional authorization, with Murkowski among the sponsors.