Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
Notable Quotes
"Bad idea, about the new airport security plan, which Trump said would start Monday."View Story →
"The politicization - even weaponization - of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it."View Story →
"I hope Mr Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case."View Story →
"the president's threat cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran."View Story →
"The president's threat cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain ..."View Story →
"When US service members are deployed, Congress and the public deserve clarity on the objectives and strategy."View Story →
"I do not believe we should engage in open-ended military action without clear accountability."View Story →
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US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
August 8, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
June 23, 2026US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol - Reuters
US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol Reuters
June 9, 2026Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary - Reuters
Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary Reuters
May 17, 2026Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
May 3, 2026Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives - Reuters
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives Reuters
May 1, 2026Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
May 1, 2026'They are not representing Iran': protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup - Reuters
'They are not representing Iran': protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means - Reuters
Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls
Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.
April 30, 2026US Senate clears key hurdle in bid to fund two immigration agencies
The measure now requires approval from the House if lawmakers are to succeed at fully reopening the government.
April 23, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026Trump deploys ICE agents to assist TSA at US airports - Reuters
Trump deploys ICE agents to assist TSA at US airports Reuters
March 22, 2026White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate - Reuters
White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate Reuters
March 4, 2026