NEW: Sen. Lisa Murkowski stares me down for more than 10 secs after I ask her to respond to Sen. Rand Paul’s critique of the deal she struck to get her to a YES and pass the OBBB.

Carveouts for Alaska and tax breaks for whalers: How Lisa Murkowski got to yes on Trump’s agenda bill Eric Bradner, Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox and Annie Grayer, CNN Tue, July 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM UTC ...