In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at ...

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation voe on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after ...

Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of ...

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, are being widely watched for their votes. Vice President JD Vance could be called upon to break a tie vote to advance Hegseth toward ...

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted "no" in a procedural vote ... and in the event of a tie, Vice President JD Vance can break it. He can afford to lose no more than three Republicans.

Lisa Murkowski ... sworn-in Vice President JD Vance will be needed to cast the tie-breaking vote. The move to oppose Hegseth's confirmation was not unexpected from Murkowski, who has earned ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski won't support Hegseth to lead Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick. I was in the packed hall at Davos to hear Trump speak.

Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, listens during a committee hearing, Jan. 8, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite ... though Vice PResident JD Vance could be called in ...

Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it was the right thing to do.

Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will ... though Vice PResident JD Vance could be called in to break a tie vote. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, center, attends the Commander ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald ...