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 […]
Murkowski confronts reporter who asks about her vote on the Trump spending bill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Faces Tough Questions After Supporting Spending Bill Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski experienced a heated exchange with NBC News reporter Ryan Nobles following her approval of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on Tuesday. This spending bill, backed by President Donald Trump, amounts to $3.3 trillion. After the vote, Nobles approached Murkowski […]
Murkowski expresses sadness over the difficult journey to support the GOP tax bill.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed her hope that the highly debated GOP tax and spending package would be perceived as “painful” and emphasized the need for further enhancements to the bill, both in the Senate and the House. Speaking to reporters following the vote, she mentioned that cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
GOP leaders aiming to widen increased Medicaid funding to win over Murkowski
Discussions among Senate Republican leaders are centered around proposals to increase the federal health assistance rate (FMAP), which has been adjusted to benefit five states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and could potentially gain legislative approval. GOP negotiators are considering extending enhanced FMAP rates to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, alongside Hawaii and Alaska. They […]
Lisa Murkowski Reveals She Has Thought About Joining Forces With Democrats
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Considers Collaboration with Democrats On Monday, Alaska’s Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski hinted at the possibility of working alongside Democrats, but emphasized that her decision would hinge on how it benefits her constituents. During a podcast interview with Gallen Deluke, she referred to this scenario as an “interesting hypothesis.” When asked if […]