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Senate Republicans again blocked a Democratic war-powers measure to halt President Trump’s Iran conflict, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting against the war for the first time since it began; the 49–50 tally signals growing GOP unease as Democrats press for congressional oversight, while the White House says it already has authority to continue hostilities and a House veto is likely.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's 'no' effectively sank Casey Means's bid to be surgeon general, with Means withdrawing after a Monday call with Murkowski and Collins failed to bridge concerns over vaccine views; the setback hampers Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda, and the White House quickly tapped Nicole Saphier as Means's replacement.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen urge Congress to act quickly to block President Trump from unilateral actions against NATO allies, proposing the bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act to prevent using taxpayer funds to seize or otherwise assert control over a NATO ally’s territory without that ally’s consent or NATO approval. The appeal, prompted by Trump’s Greenland focus and Davos remarks, argues that allied unity is essential amid Russian and Chinese threats and that Congress must defend NATO commitments rather than allow destabilizing unilateral moves.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski warned Congress can use its spending powers to block President Trump's plan to seize Greenland, as bipartisan lawmakers push to curb unilateral presidential action amid diplomatic talks with Denmark and Greenland.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is the only Republican to join over 150 Democrats in urging the White House to ensure back pay for furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown, highlighting GOP concerns about unpaid federal employees amid ongoing negotiations.
Senator Murkowski criticizes the Trump White House's attempt to unilaterally rescind $4.9 billion in federal funds through illegal 'pocket rescissions,' risking bipartisan spending negotiations and highlighting ongoing power struggles over congressional authority to control federal spending.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the White House's attempt to rescind nearly $5 billion in federal funding through an illegal pocket rescission, raising concerns about undermining congressional authority amid looming government shutdown deadlines. Meanwhile, House Republicans are preparing to force a vote on unsealing Jeffrey Epstein files, and Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement, prompting a competitive primary. The broader political landscape includes ongoing negotiations over government funding, Epstein investigations, and other legislative priorities.
The U.S. Senate approved a bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, rejecting Senator Murkowski's amendment to preserve local station funding, citing the importance of public media in emergencies like the Unalaska earthquake; the bill now moves to the House for approval.
Senator Lisa Murkowski supported the narrow passage of a controversial federal budget bill, citing benefits like extended tax cuts and resource development in Alaska, while negotiating provisions to address high Medicaid and SNAP costs, delays in implementation, and energy investments, despite concerns over the bill's process and impact on vulnerable populations.
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted in favor of President Trump's large tax and spending bill after securing key benefits for her state, including a carveout on SNAP cuts and increased funding for rural hospitals, despite her reservations about the bill's overall impact and its provisions.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressed dissatisfaction with the process and content of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' criticizing it as rushed and not sufficiently beneficial for the country, despite ultimately supporting it after intense negotiations.
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast the decisive vote in favor of a controversial Trump policy bill, despite her concerns about its harm to Americans, after securing specific carve outs for her state. She described her decision as 'agonizing' and was influenced by political negotiations and the need to protect her constituents from the bill's harshest impacts, particularly regarding Medicaid and SNAP provisions. Critics accused her of trading her principles for political favors, while Democrats criticized the bill and her support for it.
Senator Lisa Murkowski's pivotal 'yes' vote secured the passage of President Trump's bill after a tense final Senate vote, with her decision influenced by provisions benefiting Alaska and her concerns about the bill's impact on vulnerable populations. The vote was closely contested, highlighting internal Republican disagreements and Murkowski's focus on her state's interests.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski played a crucial role in passing a major Senate budget reconciliation bill that aligns with President Trump's domestic policies, securing key concessions for Alaska and rural health care, despite concerns over the bill's cost and impact on the deficit. The bill now moves to the House, with potential for further modifications before becoming law.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski described her decision to support the Senate Republicans' megabill as 'agonizing,' citing key concessions for Alaska and rural hospitals, while expressing hope for further process improvements. The bill, which has undergone various revisions and political negotiations, aims to include provisions on health, energy, and education, with ongoing debates over tax credits and Medicaid funding. The legislation's passage remains uncertain amid intra-party disagreements and procedural delays.