Murkowski Halts GOP Megabill in Senate
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) placed a critical hold on the Republican megabill by rejecting amendments related to clean energy and environmental carve-outs.
Her resistance is rooted in concerns that watering down environmental safeguards sets a dangerous precedent.
She specifically opposes provisions loosening regulations on energy projects in Alaska and beyond. Murkowski emphasized the need for robust oversight, arguing that short-term economic gains shouldn’t come at the cost of ecological integrity.
Her firm stance shifts the power balance: with just a few senators in play, GOP leadership is scrambling to craft compromise amendments that would pull her back on board. Should she remain opposed, the entire BBB could unravel.
This internal GOP conflict reflects a larger schism between traditional conservative values and environmental pragmatism—and whether energy independence can coexist with climate accountability.
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