Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is preparing to announce a 2028 run for the U.S. Senate against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, according to several sources close to the governor who spoke exclusively to Fox News this week.
The move would place him against Murkowski, who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump and is often viewed as one of the most moderate Republicans in Congress. Dunleavy, by contrast, has been a strong Trump ally since 2016, Fox reported.
“He’s not going to quit his term,” a top source close to Dunleavy, who previously worked with him in Juneau, told Fox News Digital. The source stressed that Dunleavy intends to complete his time as governor before seeking higher office.
The last governor to leave office early to pursue national ambitions was Sarah Palin, who resigned in 2009. “She never recovered,” the source said.
Dunleavy has earned a reputation for avoiding Washington’s spotlight but producing results in Alaska. “He’s not about an ego and pushing himself in front of the cameras. He gets stuff done,” the source said. “He doesn’t like the cocktail parties and photo ops.”
Even so, those close to him say he understands that “being in Washington is the only way to get things done.” While he has joked that he prefers Alaska’s Arctic landscapes to “all this concrete” in Washington, he recognizes the need to represent the state at the national level.
Dunleavy was the second governor to endorse Trump in 2016 and has been one of the most frequent governors to visit the White House despite the 3,500-mile distance. “Trump has talked to him before about running and wants him to run,” the source said.
Dunleavy also attended Trump’s Aug. 15 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, further underscoring his role as one of the president’s key allies in Alaska.
Winning as a Republican in Alaska has historically been difficult. Former Gov. Jay Hammond was the last to win re-election in 1978. Sean Parnell, who became governor after Palin’s resignation, did not win re-election outright.
Still, Dunleavy is seen as a formidable candidate. “A lot of people have mentioned this (race) to him and … I think it is a very viable option for him,” another source told Fox News Digital.
“Obviously there are a lot of frustrations with Sen. Murkowski,” the source added, noting her tense relationship with Trump. “Gov. Dunleavy has been not only a successful governor, but a strong ally for him. So it’s only natural that he’d be hearing that from Alaskans — but also from folks in the broader MAGA movement.”
Dunleavy, like Murkowski, has succeeded under Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system, which critics say has benefited Democrats. But unlike her past challengers, sources say he has broad support outside conservative circles.
He is also respected among Native communities across the North Slope and rural Alaska, where he has focused on energy development, infrastructure, and rural education. Those ties could prove critical in a statewide race where the Native vote has often played a decisive role.
“Murkowski has never faced a challenger like him,” another source said. “He’s built support that goes beyond just conservatives.”
A top Alaska political analyst agreed. “Conservatives would welcome an opportunity to unseat Murkowski,” the analyst said Thursday. “The fact that Trump and Murkowski have had such a strained relationship and Dunleavy and the president (have) a good relationship is really what has led us to this point.”
Murkowski, the daughter of former Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski, has shown her resilience in the past. She famously won a write-in campaign in 2010 after losing the GOP primary to Tea Party candidate Joe Miller. But analysts say Dunleavy would represent her most serious threat yet.
The 2028 matchup would pit two of Alaska’s most prominent figures against each other: Murkowski, the entrenched moderate with a family legacy in Alaska politics, and Dunleavy, the Trump-aligned governor who has drawn support across communities.
Liam Neeson at 73 Stuns Hollywood: The Hidden Truth About Pamela Anderson Finally Revealed! Secret Connection, Viral Confession, and Behind-the-Scenes Stories Leave Fans Speechless — What Really Happened Between the Action Legend and the Baywatch Icon?
*After decades of silence, Liam Neeson finally opens up about his mysterious link to Pamela Anderson. The revelation is more shocking — and heartwarming — than anyone ever imagined. Hollywood and fans are left in awe as secrets come to light on live TV!
**Hollywood is buzzing after a jaw-dropping moment on live TV: Liam Neeson, the legendary action star, has finally revealed what he’s been hiding about Pamela Anderson — and the truth is sending shockwaves through the entertainment world.**
For years, Liam Neeson was the definition of cool and mysterious, especially after the tragic loss of his wife, Natasha Richardson. He famously declared that he’d closed the door on romance, focusing instead on his career and family. But everything changed one morning in July 2025, when Neeson appeared on the Today Show — and dropped a bombshell that no one saw coming.
**The Secret Connection: Not a Scandal, But Something Real**
During a candid interview to promote their new film, *The Naked Gun 2025*, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson finally let the world in on their secret. The chemistry between the two was obvious from the first day on set, but rumors always swirled: Was it just for publicity, or was there something more?
When the host brought up a series of recent intimate photos, both stars laughed, but Neeson’s gentle glance at Anderson spoke volumes. “We discovered we have the same weird sense of humor,” he said, “I let it happen naturally.” Pamela Anderson nodded, admitting that Liam made her feel completely at ease from the start. “He made all my worries disappear,” she confessed.
Within hours, clips from the interview went viral. Fans and news sites exploded with speculation: Was this just clever marketing, or was Hollywood’s most unexpected couple finally coming clean? Crew members chimed in to Hello Magazine, “It’s all very natural. No one thinks it’s an act.”
The pair shared hilarious stories about filming *The Naked Gun*. Anderson revealed she requested her schoolgirl skirt be made shorter for a bank scene, joking, “I don’t usually like my legs, but for some reason, I wanted to show them off.” Neeson then recounted how Pamela convinced him to wear a dress and strawberry-print panties for another scene. “She came up with it!” Liam laughed. “I walked out and the whole crew just froze and started laughing.”
Their behind-the-scenes banter and Neeson’s famous “Godfather dances” to relax the crew became instant fan favorites. Anderson admitted, “He dances like a mafia boss after a drink — it makes everyone laugh.” Neeson agreed, joking that his sons cringe whenever someone films his moves.
The interview took a heartfelt turn when Anderson offered advice to her two sons, now entering showbiz. “Don’t copy anyone. Find your voice and do things your way,” she said. Neeson, ever the wise veteran, added, “Rejection is part of the job. It’s not your fault. The important thing is learning to stand up after every setback.”
Fans were surprised to learn about Anderson’s love of jazz and her baking skills. On set, she would whip up homemade cookies and bread for the crew, earning Neeson’s praise. “I thought she’d hired a secret baker, but no — she was there in a flowered apron, pulling trays out of the oven,” he said. Anderson’s impromptu jazz performances even inspired Neeson to joke about changing his film credit to Frank Dreban Jr., a nod to Leslie Nielsen’s iconic character.
Both stars have quietly built impressive empires. Neeson, with a net worth of $145 million, still commands top dollar for film roles and luxury endorsements. His New York estate is a peaceful retreat far from the spotlight. Anderson, worth around $20 million, has reinvented herself as a businesswoman, running the successful vegan beauty brand Pamela Pure and living sustainably on Vancouver Island.