The Republican senator tried to explain why she advanced a far-right megabill despite serious reservations, but her reasoning doesn’t make sense.

Senate passes "big, beautiful bill" after negotiations with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who secured benefits for Alaska including food assistance protections.

President Trump said Tuesday he’s not sure how to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) vote on his “big, beautiful bill.” GOP lobbying efforts have focused on the Alaska Republican who has been holding out for hours over concerns that deep cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will hit her home state hard.