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.

2 days ago · Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of three Republican U.S. senators to vote against the confirmation of Pete ... interpersonal violence like sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner abuse that are ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Lisa Murkowski becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth’s Secretary of Defense nomination. ... “While the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and ...

Murkowski, meanwhile, also pointed to Hegseth’s general “lack of judgment” in her statement. Hegseth has been plagued by accusations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and sexism. He has ...

In her reasoning, Murkowski cited infidelity, "allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking" and Hegseth's previous comments on women serving in the military.

6 days ago · Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000 ... Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, voted against moving Hegseth’s nomination forward. Both said they had ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and ...

6 days ago · Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

Jan 23, 2025 · President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained. ... Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks with reporters outside the Senate chamber at ...