Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
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Hegseth tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
At his confirmation hearing last week, the former combat veteran and Fox News host said he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is ...
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As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A pension bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.
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Gulf of America? Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tells Trump to focus on grocery bills instead
The president-elect's plan, which he proposed during a Tuesday press conference, was met with immediate backlash from Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Schumer ...
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Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
Senators cleared the first vote 84 to 9, with 33 Senate Democrats — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y ... (D-N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), ...
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Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and most other Democrats voted to proceed with the legislation, advancing the bill 84-9. Trump and Republicans have pushed the bill and made it a priority ...