Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. The Alaska ...

Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said he “was not surprised” by their votes and “I do understand” their explanations. “Lisa Murkowski is a good Republican who ...

Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a statement on the eve of the test vote. “The Senate needs to confirm this nominee as fast as possible.” PHOTOS: Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth ...

This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete ...

Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she ... is prepared to be the next secretary of defense,” the chairman, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a statement on the eve of the test vote.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

Lisa Murkowski (Alaska ... and help build the “most powerful military in the world.” Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the Senate Armed Services Committee chair who strongly supported Hegseth ...