Murkowski, Trump and Congress

Murkowski urges Congress to "stand up" and assert authority if Trump withholds funding
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
Murkowski encourages tribes to stand their ground with the Trump administration
At the National Congress of American Indians winter summit in Washington D.C., Sen. Lisa Murkowski acknowledged that it's a difficult time for tribes, as they adjust to a new administration.
'We have to stand up': Murkowski calls on Congress to resist mass firings by Trump administration
In a telephonic town hall Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that the recent mass firing of probationary federal employees violated the law and lacked "respect and dignity" toward the workers who have lost their jobs,
Republican Sen. Murkowski raises concerns about Trump firings
Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Murkowski calls on fellow Republicans to stand up to Trump
Lisa Murkowski criticized President Trump Wednesday night for dismissing thousands of federal employees and she said Congress needs to call him out when he violates his constitutional limits. “If the president,
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Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump cabinet pick
Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote ... and it was on track to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director later Thursday. But Hegseth stands in a category of his own amid allegations ...
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Alaskans voice fears over federal cuts, data security in Murkowski tele-town hall
In a town hall hosted by Senator Lisa Murkowski, Alaskans voiced concerns about the impact of recent executive orders on the ...
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'People are really angry': Lawmakers facing voter blowback over Elon Musk's chaos
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arefeeling the wrath of constituents as their phone lines light up with complaints, ...
How every senator voted on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in support of his nomination. See how your senators voted.
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the ...
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Republicans Confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Senate Republicans confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday, despite her lack ...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming ... and it was on track to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director later Thursday. But Hegseth stands in a category of his ...
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Murkowski takes tough questions at virtual town hall, but doesn’t connect with all constituents
Lisa Murkowski said nobody would get disconnected for asking tough questions during her virtual town hall Wednesday — and ...