The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Republicans say they are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Thursday announced on social media that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.

Lisa Murkowski becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth’s Secretary of Defense nomination - The Alaska Republican and Sen. Susan Collins join Democrats to oppose Hegseth’s confirmation ...

The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.