The Alaska Republican senator has no qualms about criticizing the president. She could play a make-or-break role in pushing back on the legislation carrying his agenda.
Senator Lisa Murkowski has been frank about the dilemma faced by Republicans like her who are dismayed about President Trump’s policies and pronouncements but worried that speaking out could bring death threats or worse.
Other former FERC officials warned ex-FERC chair Neil Chatterjee’s message could prompt an exodus of talented staff at the agency that regulates the nation’s interstate pipelines and electricity markets at a critical period for the power industry.