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Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

United States Senator

Appears in 7 stories

Born: 1957 (age 68 years), Ketchikan, AK
Party: Republican Party
Spouse: Verne Martell (m. 1987)
Education: Willamette University School of Law (1985), Georgetown University (1980), Willamette University (1975–1977), and more
Office: United States Senator

Notable Quotes

"One-size-fits-all mandates from Washington, D.C., seldom work in places like Alaska. The Constitution clearly provides states the authority to regulate elections."

"I do not support SAVE Act as drafted, is going to disenfranchise legitimate voters."

Support in Congress to acquire Greenland in any way is not there. — January 2026

Stories

Congress debates federal citizenship proof requirements for voter registration

Rule Changes

Reiterates opposition to SAVE America Act as drafted

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof (a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) for federal election registration.

Updated 2 days ago

NATO allies deploy troops to Greenland against U.S. acquisition demands

Force in Play

Participated in congressional delegation to Copenhagen

The United States has operated military bases in Greenland since 1941, under agreements with Denmark. On January 15, 2026, NATO allies deployed troops to the island to counter U.S. pressure after American-Danish talks collapsed. On January 17, President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The tariffs will rise to 25% by June unless 'a deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.' On January 20, Trump declared on Truth Social that 'there can be no going back' on Greenland, calling it 'imperative for National and World Security.' That same day, Denmark deployed its Army Chief, General Peter Boysen, alongside 58 additional troops to Greenland, bringing total Danish military presence to approximately 178 personnel for Operation Arctic Endurance.

Updated May 21

Trump's Greenland push reaches White House talks

Force in Play

Leading congressional opposition to Greenland acquisition

The United States has not acquired sovereign territory since 1917, when it purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million. On January 17, President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European nations starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June 1 unless a deal is reached for Greenland.

Updated May 21

Gold hits record $4,620 as DOJ investigation threatens Fed independence

Money Moves

Supporting Tillis blockade of Fed nominees; position threatens Warsh confirmation

On January 30, 2026, President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair when Powell's term expires in May. Gold, which had surged to a record $5,626 per ounce amid the constitutional crisis over Powell's criminal investigation, plunged 11% in hours as investors bet Warsh would preserve central bank independence.

Updated May 20

Two GOP senators block Trump's Fed picks over Powell probe

Rule Changes

Supporting Tillis's Fed nominee blockade

No president has ever criminally investigated a sitting Federal Reserve chair. When Trump's Justice Department served Jerome Powell with grand jury subpoenas on January 11, two Republican senators announced they would block all Fed nominees until the probe ends. With a 13-11 GOP majority on the Banking Committee, even one defection creates a confirmation stalemate.

Updated May 20

Trump's Greenland gambit

Force in Play

Part of congressional delegation opposing Greenland acquisition

President Trump reversed his tariff threats and ruled out military force on January 21 after announcing a "framework" with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The framework covers Arctic security cooperation, U.S. access to Greenland's rare earth minerals (1.5 million metric tons—the world's eighth-largest reserves), and Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system ($175-831 billion shield against hypersonic threats).

Updated May 16

The Western Arctic rule war: BLM’s 2024 NPR-A protections are officially gone

Rule Changes

Backing rule rescission and a return to broader leasing access

BLM's rollback of the 2024 NPR-A protections isn't new news—but today is when it becomes real. As of December 17, 2025, the rescission is officially in effect, wiping out the Biden-era rule that tried to hardwire stronger guardrails into how the Western Arctic gets developed.

Updated May 15