01.23.25 Senator Murkowski Releases Statement on Hegseth Nomination. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on her decision to vote against confirming Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: “Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials.

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. ... JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense. The state’s other senator, Dan Sullivan, said he ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she will vote against Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who is facing a barrage of accusations about his personal conduct, making the Alaska...

6 days ago · The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration. Vice President JD Vance ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Pete Hegseth is on track to be secretary of defense, despite Murkowski's opposition. He has denied multiple allegations of alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement and violence against women.

6 days ago · Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Jan. 14. Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images hide ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, ... Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet ...

6 days ago · JUNEAU, Alaska — In the early days of President Donald Trump's second term , Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times — stunning for a...

Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the nation’s military, despite numerous allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, and his history of disparaging women in the armed forces.