Senator Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth as Pentagon secretary, becoming the first Republican to oppose President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.The Alaska Republican Party's decision comes ahead of a key test vote to advance Hegseth's nomination toward confirmation. It is rare for a cabinet minister to be faced with […]
Lisa Murkowski denounces Trump’s J6 pardons
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska denounced President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons for 1,500 defendants convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6 protests at the Capitol. President Trump's first day in office forgiven He commuted the sentences of 1,500 defendants and commuted the sentences of 14 others, fulfilling one of his key campaign promises. […]
Sen. Murkowski roasted for opposing Trump’s call to restore name of Mt. McKinley
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has come under fire online after she “strongly” opposed restoring the former official name of North America's tallest mountain in her state. between him, inaugural speech President Donald Trump on Monday made clear his desire to return to many American traditions and values. To that end, he repeatedly invoked God's […]
GOP Sen. Murkowski says she’s ‘not attached to’ GOP label, but is ‘still a Republican’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has indicated she is not married to the Republican label, but said she has never renounced it. Murkowski, who made the remark at a No Labels Group meeting, said she is “more of a Ronald Reagan Republican than a Trump Republican. And… well, you're not really a Republican at all. “There […]
Murkowski says she's 'more of a Ronald Reagan Republican' than a Trump one
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) described herself Thursday as more of a “Ronald Reagan Republican” than a “Trump Republican.” “I don't think I've ever hidden the fact that I'm more of a Ronald Reagan Republican than a Trump Republican. And someone said, 'Well, you're not really a Republican at all.'” And I said, 'You can call […]
Lisa Murkowski says she’s ‘not attached’ to the Republican label
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska reportedly She said she is “not attached” to the Republican label and would rather “not be labeled” and has the voting record to prove it. Mr. Murkowski's track record differs from that of his hard-line Republican colleagues. She was the only Republican senator to vote against Supreme Court Justice […]
Murkowski: GOP nominee without Trump’s 'baggage' would have clear path to victory
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Friday expressed frustration with the “mess” caused by former President Trump’s legal battles, declaring that “a Republican candidate without these issues has a clear path to victory.” “It is unfortunate that this election has focused on personalities and legal issues rather than a debate about policies that benefit people. These […]
GOP’s Murkowski laments Trump’s ‘baggage’ following guilty verdict
A moderate Republican senator finally broke his silence on former President Trump’s conviction on Friday, lamenting that the “Trump courtroom drama” is taking attention away from President Biden’s “indefensible record.” “These disruptions have allowed the Biden campaign to get away with it, shifting the focus from Biden’s inexcusable record and the damage his policies have […]
Murkowski knocks fellow Senate Republicans for attending Trump trial: ‘Ridiculous’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) reportedly went after members of her party who attended former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York. ‘Is there anything to do around here other than watch some stupid porn trial? I mean, this is ridiculous,’ said the Alaska Republican. Said On Tuesday, the outlet asked her about the Republican […]
Video: Physical confrontation after climate change protesters storm stage at gala honoring Sen. Lisa Murkowski
There was physical confrontation when climate change protesters stormed the stage at a gala honoring Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski was speaking at the Bryce Harlow Foundation awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Suddenly, a dozen climate change activists burst onto the stage. Protesters against climate change were repulsed by people on stage. […]