Pete Hegseth, Lisa Murkowski and GOP

Murkowski becomes first GOP senator against Hegseth: ‘I believe character is the defining trait’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary on Thursday, making her the first Republican senator to announce opposition to his nomination.
GOP Sen Who Backed Biden Nominees Becomes First Republican To Oppose Pete Hegseth
Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski — who broke with her party on numerous occasions to support former President Joe Biden’s
Hegseth Nomination Advances Despite GOP's Murkowski, Collins Breaking Ranks
The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.
'Lack Of Judgment': 2 GOP Senators Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth
Republicans are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.
Which GOP senator said she will vote against Pete Hegseth?
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
GOP Sens. Collins and Murkowski oppose Hegseth – will there be others?
Pete Hegseth is denying the allegations against him as the Senate plans to vote on his confirmation for Defense Secretary. Former senior GOP congressional advisor Rina Shah and Democratic strategist Richard Goodstein join Ana Cabrera to share their outlook for tonight.
Trump ‘surprised’ Collins, Murkowski voted no on Hegseth
President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” that Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) voted to oppose Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary nomination.
Trump 'very surprised' Collins and Murkowski opposed advancing Hegseth nomination
President Trump told reporters he was "very surprised" when Sen. Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against advancing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as the secretary of defense when departing the White House.
Flashback: Murkowski voted to confirm 19 Biden Cabinet picks in defiance of GOP
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is opposing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's Defense secretary.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at ...
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Why Trump Isn’t Stressing About Losing GOP Votes for Hegseth
Even as handicappers adjudged Pete Hegseth ’s confirmation as secretary of Defense to be all but certain, not one but two ...
Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary
Moderate GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken her silence, saying she won't be voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as ...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
However, several GOP senators, including Sen. 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 ...
Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.
Alaska’s Senator Murkowski has faced Trump’s wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power.
Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it was the right thing to do.
Hegseth sworn in as Defense secretary after Vance casts tiebreaking vote in Senate
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary in a late-night vote after questions about his ...