Coverage dated November 8, 2026 to November 9, 2026

Murkowski plans to seek top GOP spot on Senate Appropriations Committee

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) plans to lead Republicans on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Murkowski will seek the ranking member position on Appropriations, her office confirmed to The Hill, after current Chair Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) lost her reelection bid last week.

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Just the News
Alaska Sen. Murkowski plans to become ranking member on powerful spending committee (opens Just the News)
Published Nov 8, 2026
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The Alaska Republican has at times clashed with the Trump administration, and as ranking member of the committee, she would be in a position to potentially restrict White House spending plans and agendas.
Washington Examiner
Lisa Murkowski seeks to replace Susan Collins as top Republican on Senate Appropriations Committee (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 9, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is positioning herself to become the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee next year, putting her in line to replace Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on the influential spending panel following her defeat in last week’s midterm elections.
The Hill
Murkowski plans to seek top GOP spot on Senate Appropriations Committee (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 9, 2026
The Hill's feed description
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) plans to lead Republicans on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Murkowski will seek the ranking member position on Appropriations, her office confirmed to The Hill, after current Chair Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) lost her reelection bid last week.