Latest "Lisa Murkowski" stories

Support services for homeless veterans set to expire

Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

A high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying and sending excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.

After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses

Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

10 months ago

Austin pledges to restock US ammo sent to Ukraine

The U.S. defense secretary assured lawmakers Tuesday he wouldn’t let stockpiles of critical munitions fall below minimum levels, as the Pentagon sends its own weapons to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

19 months ago

Bipartisan trio in Congress wants more action on Army Alaska’s suicide problem

Army Alaska’s 17 suicide deaths among about 11,000 soldiers represents a disproportionately high rate for the service.

By Davis Winkie

20 months ago

Coast Guard finally gets new polar icebreaker

Congress passed a spending bill on Feb. 14 and President Trump signed it into law, securing funding for at least one breaker.

5 years ago

Northern Edge exercises slated for May in Alaska

Environmentalists raise concerns about the timing for the maneuvers.

5 years ago