Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks with Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation.

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

Does Sen. Collins expect high praise for her "no" vote on Hegseth when her Supreme Court vote helped overturn Roe v. Wade?, the writer asks.

The two most senior Republican women in the chamber, Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, are generally viewed as moderates and have long been considered pivotal swing votes.

He told me he believed in the efficacy of the polio vaccine, and said he would help restore Americans’ confidence in vaccines ...

President Trump on Friday said he wasn’t expecting Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) to vote against his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense ...

Moderate Sen. Susan Collins backed Tulsi Gabbard’s bid to become director of national intelligence ahead of a key committee vote Tuesday, in a significant boost for the former Hawaii rep’s ...