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The Latest Breaking News from Lisa Murkowski

GOP Senator saves Trump’s bill before admitting it’s not good enough for the nation

Why vote for something you don't believe is good for the country?

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The Tax Bill Rewards States for Higher Rates of Food Stamp Fraud

Telling states to pay for a share of the food stamp program makes a lot of sense and would likely reduce fraud.

Reason

‘Dysfunction on steroids’: Democrat Jim McGovern rips into Trump’s bill, claims there’s a ‘special place in hell’ for those who voted in its favor

Jim McGovern didn't mince words when it came to Trump's "big beautiful bill."

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Democrats quickly turn Murkowski’s Trump megabill confession against her and launch bid to make JD Vance pay

Democrats pound centrist Republican after she tells reporter she disliked ‘big, beautiful’ bill, but voted for it anyway

The Independent UK

GOP Senator 'Very Disappointed' by Process for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' After Her Vote Moved Bill Forward

A Republican Senator who heavily criticized the Trump-backed "one big, beautiful" tax and spending bill before ultimately voting in favor of it has once again criticized the bill.

Latin Times

Lisa Murkowski Defends Alaska Carveouts As Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders And Rand Paul Condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Bill: 'Not Good Enough For The Rest Of Our Nation'

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans' narrow passage of President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending package is drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the aisle.

Benzinga

Sleepless in the Senate: Here’s everything that went down inside the 24-hour ‘vote-a-rama’

From Thom Tillis unchained, to John Thune’s backroom deal with Lisa Murkowski to a pissed-off John Fetterman, Eric Garcia reveals what it’s like during a 24-hour marathon of votes to pass

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Republicans fall into line again and bring Trump’s agenda closer to reality

NEWS ANALYSIS: The odds of a ‘John McCain moment’ look much dimmer after Murkowski approved Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ while telling reporters she doesn’t like it, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Senate Republicans pass Trump’s big bill – but it may cost them in the future

Sweeping policy bill had tumultuous road to passage in Senate – will the final version play well with US voters?

The Guardian - US

'Coward' GOP Senator Berated for Backing Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Medicaid Cuts: 'Sold Us Out'

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was reportedly granted a SNAP exemption that saves the state billions, which critics believe swayed her "Yes" vote.

Latin Times

Republican Rebukes GOP for Rushing Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Without Letting Senators Read Final Version, Requests More Time

The Senate narrowly passed the president's sweeping 940-page bill on Tuesday, despite not having seen the final text, according to a PBS NewsHour correspondent.

Latin Times

Democratic Lawmaker Bashes GOP Senator for Passing Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Concerns: 'This Bill is a Middle Finger'

A Democratic legislator chastised a Republican senator after she voted in favor of Donald Trump's "one big, beautiful" bill despite previously criticizing it.

International Business Times

GOP Senator Admits Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Isn't 'There Yet' Despite Voting Yes: 'Hope the House' Sends It Back

Sen. Lisa Murkowski described voting for the "big, beautiful bill" as "agonizing" and admitted the bill doesn't have her full support, despite getting her vote.

Latin Times

Lisa Murkowski learns voting matters as Trump hurts the people he promised to help

Murkowski made her choice — Alaskans will suffer.

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The Independent UK

Senate Republicans barely pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ after record-breaking all-nighter

Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote after 50-50 Senate deadlock

Roll Call

Trump talks tough on deportations during Florida detention site visit

President Trump had tough words for future detainees who will be housed at a new alligator-surrounded facility in Florida's Everglades.

Roll Call

‘Big, beautiful’ budget reconciliation package passes Senate - Roll Call

Senate Republicans pushed a mammoth budget reconciliation bill through their chamber Tuesday morning over vehement Democratic objections.

Roll Call

Senate abortion provider defunding language OK’d by parliamentarian - Roll Call

The parliamentarian advised that language to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood would be permissible for inclusion in the GOP budget bill.

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The Independent UK

‘Vote-a-rama’ drama as these 5 in GOP threaten McCain-like ‘thumbs-down’ moment on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill

Senate to decide fate of president’s lynchpin spending bill Monday, including tax cuts and funds for thousands of new ICE agents

The Guardian - US

Lisa Murkowski’s new book details centrist senator’s clash with Trump, dismay at supreme court

Pro-choice Alaskan was one of the few Republicans to vote to convict Trump at president’s second impeachment trial

Latin Times

Capitol Police Zip-Tied Elderly Wheelchair Users During Protest Over Medicaid Cuts

Thirty-four demonstrators were arrested for "illegally demonstrating" inside a federal building during a die-in protest against proposed Medicaid cuts.

The Guardian - US

Pam Bondi denies knowing Ice agents wore masks during raids despite video evidence

At hearing, US attorney general claims she’s unaware of reports that officials have hid their faces during roundups

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‘This is huge’: Senator Lisa Murkowski shocked to learn she can just… not call herself a Republican anymore

She could change the power dynamics in Washington.

The Guardian - US

Republican Lisa Murkowski on Trump’s America and the ‘intensity on the security of our democracy’

The Alaska senator, who helped deal Trump’s first big legislative setback, believes there can be only so much fear that Americans can handle

Latin Times

Another GOP Sen. Voices 'Concern' About Medicaid Cuts In Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': 'Not Something That I Can Take Home'

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski again voiced her concerns about projected cuts to Medicaid in Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bil"

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