Lisa Murkowski

10/24/2026

Alaskans don’t need any help voting for their preferred candidates, and the State of Alaska has already handled this by clearly distinguishing the candidates on this year’s ballot. The Department of Justice should never have filed this lawsuit.

President Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.

10/23/2026

In 1966, Alaska Native leaders came together from different regions, speaking different languages and facing different challenges. But they united around the lands and traditions that had sustained their people for countless generations.

Six decades later, we gathered at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention with friends, leaders, elders, and young people from across Alaska, celebrating what happens when people come together and build a stronger future for their communities. Gunalchéesh for the opportunity to listen, learn, and continue working alongside Alaska Native leaders on the issues that matter most.

10/20/2026

I’m relieved that the Homeland Security Department has maintained Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians who have sought refuge in the United States, including many who now call Alaska home. But with no end in sight to Russia’s brutal war, I urge the administration to act before the end of the year to formally extend TPS for another 18 months. Ukrainians who have built lives in our communities deserve certainty and peace of mind, not continued limbo. I will continue working to pass my legislation to ensure these families are not forced to return to an active war zone.

More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation. Their Temporary Protected Status was set to expire Monday, but the Department of Homeland Security says they retain protection until an announcement is made.

10/12/2026

On , we celebrate the cultures of Alaska Native peoples. For countless generations, Alaska Native communities have carried forward their languages, knowledge, and traditions, helping shape the state we are proud to call home.

Today we recognize , October 12, to honor the rich culture, traditions, and deep connection to land and water that ground us in who we are and where we come from.

10/11/2026

One year ago, Typhoon Halong changed lives forever in Western Alaska. I will never forget seeing the devastation firsthand. Unfortunately, for families in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, recovery continues, and many are still displaced and uncertain about what comes next.

I’m grateful to the Tribal leaders, first responders, volunteers, and community members who have stepped up to help others through this extraordinarily difficult time. It makes me proud to see Alaskans supporting Alaskans, but that resilience must also be met with meaningful federal support. I will continue working to improve disaster preparedness and recovery for communities across our state.

One year later, we cannot look away. I remain committed to standing with affected communities, listening to their voices, and ensuring they have the opportunity to shape their path toward healing and long-term recovery.

10/10/2026

A few weeks ago, Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation to increase sanctions and tariffs on Russia. The President should be using those authorities instead of allowing Russia to export diesel, rake in revenues, and continue its catastrophic war in Ukraine. We can discuss Russia’s return to global energy markets once the war is over, but in the meantime, we need to cut off everything fueling it.

President Donald Trump says he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia. It's a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

10/09/2026

There is no need to livestream any ex*****on, including this one. I would expect this from terrorists and dictators, but not here in America. It would give this individual, who deserves no further notoriety, the martyrdom he seeks. How we carry out justice matters just as much as the justice itself, so I urge the Pentagon to reverse this gruesome decision.

The Pentagon says the firing squad ex*****on of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ex*****on would be “public.”

10/05/2026

Senator Stevens was a tireless champion for Alaska and the men and women who serve our nation, and it was an honor to celebrate his name joining one of the most formidable warships of the 21st century. I know Captain Hays and her crew will proudly carry on Uncle Ted’s legacy of commitment and service. Fair winds and following seas, and lead with courage! ⚓️

09/30/2026

This unprecedented announcement moves our long-sought Alaska natural gas pipeline closer than ever to construction and operation. South Korea’s commitment to invest $54 billion to build the gasline will deliver significant benefits for Alaskans, from good jobs to affordable energy.

I look forward to learning more about the timing of South Korea’s investments and other key details of this agreement, and I thank President Trump and his administration, Senator Sullivan—who has led the way on this project—Congressman Begich, and Governor Dunleavy. This has been a team effort, and we need to keep going until the gas is flowing.

Project owner Glenfarne says the gas line is contingent on an overhaul of Alaska’s tax structure.

09/30/2026

On Orange Shirt Day, the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding School Survivors, we honor the children who returned home and remember those who never did.