Jenny Beth Martin: Senator Murkowski, It’s Time to Support the SAVE America Act
In a recent opinion piece, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed her support for the “core tenets” of the SAVE America Act, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that only American citizens can vote and that identification is required. I think she makes a good point, and rather than debate the usual partisan lines, I find myself […]
Trump criticizes McConnell and Murkowski from the Oval Office
Trump Critiques GOP Leaders Over Policy Disagreements President Donald Trump is using his position to openly confront long-standing figures within the Republican Party, particularly targeting Senators Mitch McConnell and Lisa Murkowski for their roles in opposing his “America First” agenda. In a candid and lively interaction with reporters at the White House, Trump didn’t hold […]
Lisa Murkowski almost gave Democrats an important vote on Iran war powers in the Senate
Some Republican Senators Align with Democrats on War Powers Vote The Senate came close this week to limiting President Donald Trump’s military power regarding Iran, with just two votes needed for a more decisive step. Interestingly, this marks the first time Senate Democrats have almost managed to assert Congress’s authority on military matters, largely due […]
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 […]