Sen. Murkowski won concessions for Alaskans, but critics say it doesn't make up for the harm the budget reconciliation bill ...

Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say they oppose the GOP domestic policy and budget bill that President Donald Trump recently signed ...

If instead of giving $117 billion to the richest 1 percent, that money had been evenly divided among all Americans, we'd each ...

The pivotal yes vote came from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, whose support was secured following negotiated side deals for her home ...

Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski tried to explain why she voted for the Republican megabill despite serious reservations. Her reasoning didn't make sense.

Alaska House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, speaks with Rep. Nellie Jimmie, D-Toksook Bay, during a floor session on Monday, March 10, 2025. Some key Alaska state legislators are pushing back ...

How Holdout Alaska Senator Shaped Trump’s Megabill. Republican Lisa Murkowski helped secure aid for her home state, as Democrats see ‘polar payoff ...

Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted against advancing the bill over the weekend. Paul has raised concerns about raising the debt ceiling, and Tillis has criticized the Medicaid ...

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) voted “aye” on Saturday night to advance the GOP megabill to advance President Trump’s agenda after voicing serious misgivings in recent weeks about deep cuts ...

Senate passes GOP megabill after Alaska side deal. Rafi Schwartz, The Week US. Wed, July 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM UTC. 2 min read. ... The bill now returns to the similarly divided House, ...