The Democratic primary could become a litmus test for the future of the party in a key swing state and Senate contest.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an independent voice from Alaska, has been the rare Republican on Capitol Hill willing to criticize the Trump administration.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the fear of retaliation is pretty overwhelming, acknowledging this week that it is so pervasive that she's “oftentimes very anxious” to speak up out of fear of recrimination.

Lisa Murkowski spoke about the chilling effect of the president’s actions while speaking at a summit in Alaska this week ...