Peltola leads in U.S. Senate race, nearing 50% mark with almost all ballots counted  —  Former Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola widened her lead again Friday, though she still has less than 50% of first-choice votes.  If that remains so, the race will likely be decided by ranked choice tabulation.

Alaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor  —  Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from the small island community of Sitka, won the race for Alaska governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press.  —  At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in state history.

Are Trump Officials Living in an Alternate Reality? … Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin started his White House news conference on the nationwide air traffic control meltdown with a little quip about it being Friday the 13th. … I guess a little gallows humor is okay.

‘Biggest F**k You To The American People’: Critics Slam Duffy Over Flight Shutdown Response  —  The transportation secretary demanded $50 billion from Congress at a press conference on Friday about the ground stop.  —  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy united Republican and Democrat critics …

Trump's White House Lawyer on Subpoena Compliance: ‘It Depends’  —  The White House won't commit to complying with potential subpoenas from a Democratic-led Congress and believes company executives who've had contact with President Donald Trump may be covered by executive privilege, White House Counsel Will Scharf said.

Schumer allies voice confidence, argue Van Hollen challenge about ending ‘filibuster’  —  Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer's (N.Y.) allies are predicting he will get more than 40 votes in his leadership contest against Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) while slamming the challenge as a “distraction.”