BREAKING: America Moves Its Capital to Anchorage, Alaska—Here’s Why the Whole Country Is Freaking Out

Anchorage is the new D.C.? In a decision that has left Washington, D.C., residents clutching their Starbucks cups in disbelief, Congress has announced the relocation of the U.S. capital to Anchorage, Alaska. Yes, you read that correctly: America's political heart is heading to the land of moose, snowstorms, and more bears than people.

The move, dubbed “Operation Frosty Freedom,” is set to begin next year, and officials say it’s “a bold step toward decentralizing government power.” But skeptics—and comedians—are having a field day with the bizarre announcement.

"Why Anchorage?"

According to the official statement, relocating the capital will provide “strategic benefits,” including greater distance from hurricanes, political protests, and, presumably, coherent Wi-Fi.

“Anchorage offers everything Washington, D.C., lacks,” said relocation project leader Senator Gary Chillington. “Fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and an 80% reduction in lobbyists—because they hate the cold.”

However, insiders say the real reason is even stranger: a top-secret report claims that rising sea levels will turn D.C. into the new Atlantis by 2050. “We’re just planning ahead,” said one anonymous source. “Better to argue about budgets while wearing snow pants than scuba gear.”

"How Will This Work?"

The plan involves moving every government building, monument, and bureaucrat to Anchorage. Yes, even the Lincoln Memorial. According to the National Relocation Committee, Lincoln’s statue will be airlifted piece by piece, with plans to replace his marble chair with a snowmobile for “cultural relevance.”

Meanwhile, Congress will convene in a new “Eco-Igloo Capitol,” which boasts solar panels, heated floors, and moose-proof windows. “We want to set an example for sustainable governance,” said a spokesperson, who then awkwardly refused to answer questions about how much the project would cost.

BREAKING: America Moves Its Capital to Anchorage, Alaska—Here’s Why the Whole Country Is Freaking Out

"The Backlash"

The decision has sparked nationwide panic and confusion. In D.C., lifelong residents are furious. “Do you know how hard I worked to gentrify this neighborhood?!” shouted one man at a protest, holding a sign that read, “NO POLITICS WITHOUT PATIOS!”

Meanwhile, Alaskans are split on the news. Some welcome the influx of jobs, while others are dreading the sudden arrival of East Coast politicians.

“We’re used to bears rummaging through our trash, not bureaucrats,” said June Peterson, a local fisherman. “At least the bears don’t make laws.”

Even Mother Nature seems unimpressed. Meteorologists predict a “record-breaking snowstorm” the week Congress is set to arrive, as if the weather itself is trying to veto the move.

“America Reacts"

Social media, predictably, has exploded.

• @FrostyPatriot: “Anchorage is the new D.C.? Great, now I have to learn how to spell ‘Denali’ for my kid’s school projects.”

• @SwampFree2024: “Finally, politicians will feel what it’s like to survive in the wild. Let’s see them filibuster in a blizzard!”

• @MooseFactsAlaska: “We do NOT consent to this nonsense. #MooseUnion”

Meanwhile, late-night hosts are having a blast. “Moving the capital to Alaska is genius,” quipped one comedian. “Now when politicians screw up, we can literally tell them to go chill.”

"What Happens Next?"

The first phase of the move begins next month, starting with a test run that will involve transporting Congress to Anchorage for a one-week trial session. “We’ll see how they handle subzero temperatures and a two-hour moose delay on the commute,” said Chillington.

The move has also inspired a booming new industry of “polar political consultants” offering workshops like “How to Debate in Mittens” and “Winterizing Your Filibuster.”

For now, Americans can only watch in awe as their nation embarks on this frosty experiment. Will Anchorage thrive as the new capital? Or will Congress freeze into a literal gridlock?

Stay tuned—unless your TV signal gets blocked by snow.

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