Sen. Lisa Murkowski is opposing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's Defense secretary.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense.

The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is unqualified.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican to come out against Pete Hegseth ’s nomination to become the Secretary of Defense.

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.

For the last 50 years, almost every nominee to lead the Pentagon has been a consensus pick who drew lopsided margins of support in the Senate. Pete Hegseth’s nomination has been a notable exception.

The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.

Two Republican Senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, voted against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary.

What’s going on: A major program contributing to the losses is the Air Force’s KC-46 tanker, which alone incurred an $800 million hit. Its T-7A trainer program lost $500 million this quarter, while the remaining $400 million in losses come from other BDS programs: Starliner, VC-25 Air Force One, and MQ-25 refueler drone. Read the rest, here .

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that she would not back President Donald Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee, and Maine Senator Susan Collins has also voiced her disapproval.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.