Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski — who broke with her party on numerous occasions to support former President Joe Biden’s nominees — became the first Republican senator to publicly oppose Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as Defense secretary.

Republicans say they are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she will vote against Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who is facing a barrage of accusations about his personal conduct, making the Alaska Republican the first in her party to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.

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

Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she won’t support Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination, the first GOP senator to publicly oppose confirmation.

The behaviors that he has admitted to alone, she said, show "a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces." While Hegseth has admitted to past

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 allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.