Murkowski is against voter ID legislation supported by Trump and the Republican Party.
Senate Republicans Reject Voter ID Legislation Senate Republicans, who have often distanced themselves from the broader Republican Party and former President Donald Trump, have announced their opposition to proposed laws aimed at instituting voter ID requirements. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed her dissent on X, stating her disapproval of upcoming legislation that seeks to tighten […]
Republican Senators Murkowski and Tillis urge DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down following the Alex Pretti shooting
Calls for Kristi Noem’s Resignation Following Controversial Shooting On Tuesday, Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis publicly urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign. This came in the wake of the January 24 incident where Border Patrol agents killed Alex Preti, marking the first time Republican lawmakers have called for the resignation of […]
Murkowski joins Democrats in calling for backpay for furloughed workers
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) collaborated with the Democratic caucus on Wednesday, adding her name to a letter directed at White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought. The letter urges that furloughed workers receive backpay due to the ongoing government shutdown. This correspondence, which includes multiple Democratic signatures alongside Murkowski’s, references the […]
Murkowski, now complaining about Comey’s indictment, had a different perspective when Democrats targeted Trump.
Murkowski Joins Democrats in Critique of Comey Indictment Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her concerns on Monday regarding the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, which occurred on September 25. Her statements seem to reflect a certain level of dishonesty, particularly in light of President Donald Trump’s reaction to the 2023 charges against […]
Lisa Murkowski responds following Comey’s indictment
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), known for her moderate stance, expressed concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice on Monday. She highlighted what she saw as “political pressure from the White House,” which preceded the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. “The Department of Justice has historically operated separately from the presidential administration […]
Murkowski criticizes the Trump administration’s ‘illegal’ budget cuts
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voiced her concerns on Tuesday regarding what she labeled as an “illegal” attempt by the Trump administration to retract approximately $5 billion in funding that Congress had already approved. In a post on X, Murkowski expressed strong opposition to the White House Budget Office’s efforts, emphasizing that the “illegal attempt” to […]
Alaska Governor Dunleavy prepares to declare his Senate campaign against Murkowski
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Plans 2028 Senate Run Against Lisa Murkowski Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy is reportedly gearing up to launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2028, aiming to challenge incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski. This development comes amid whispers from various sources close to the governor, highlighting a contentious relationship between Murkowski and […]
Murkowski optimistic about true advancements at Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Sen. Murkowski’s Hope for Peace Talks in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expresses optimism that upcoming meetings in the hometown of both President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. “This presents another chance for the Arctic to serve as a setting for world leaders […]
Murkowski: Vought shows a lack of respect for the way government funding works
Sen. Murkowski Critiques White House Budget Chief Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed concerns Thursday regarding White House budget chief Russell Vought’s remarks about Congress’ funding process, which he labeled “disrespectful” and “not bipartisan.” “I think he’s really downplaying this situation,” Murkowski noted. “It feels like he sees us as irrelevant. I wish he had truly […]
Democrat describes Murkowski as a ‘cheap date’ regarding the whaling tax exemption
During a House Rules Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) commented on Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) description of President Trump’s substantial tax and spending package, referring to it as a “cheap date” in exchange for votes on the fishermen’s tax credit. This discussion followed a question from Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) to House […]