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Oklahoma Senators Meet With Trump Cabinet Nominees Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings

News On 6 Oklahoma Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin have met privately with President-elect Donald Trump’s high-profile cabinet nominees as part of their constitutional role in the confirmation process.

Bice Introduces Bill To Improve Paid Family Leave For Military Families

News On 6 Congresswoman Stephanie Bice has introduced a bipartisan bill to enhance paid family leave for military families, extending leave and eliminating performance evaluations during the absence.

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Trump's Anti-Establishment Picks

News On 6 Oklahoma lawmakers react to Trump’s Cabinet picks, viewing them as crucial for government reform.

Sen. Lankford Joins Bipartisan Push For PBM Reform To Save Independent Pharmacies

Alex Cameron An effort to keep independent pharmacies open and lower prescription drug prices, in Oklahoma and across the country, is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.

President Biden Faces Criticism From Local Delegation For Decision To Pardon His Son Hunter

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden is facing criticism after doing what he had pledged multiple times not to do; issue a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter. The action comes as the younger Biden was just weeks away from being sentenced on multiple felony convictions.

Israel And Hezbollah Agree To 60-Day Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict

Alex Cameron A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the Biden administration, aims to last 60 days amid ongoing efforts for a broader ceasefire deal.

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Trump Completes Cabinet Picks, Defense And Agriculture Nominees Spark Debate

News On 6 President-elect Donald Trump has announced his picks for all of his core Cabinet positions and, for the most part, Americans are satisfied with what they're seeing. But that doesn't mean each pick will be easily confirmed in the Senate. Indeed, for some, it will be a bumpy process.

Trump Completes Cabinet Picks, Defense And Agriculture Nominees Spark Debate

Bill To Establish Black Wall Street Monument Closer To Becoming Law

Alex Cameron An effort that many Oklahomans say is long overdue could soon come to fruition: federal legislation making the site of the Tulsa Race Massacre a national monument is a step closer to becoming law.

Bill To Establish Black Wall Street Monument Closer To Becoming Law

Kevin Hern Weighs 2026 Oklahoma Governor Bid

Alex Cameron Congressman Kevin Hern is considering a run for Oklahoma governor in 2026 amid a competitive field of Republican candidates.

Kevin Hern Weighs 2026 Oklahoma Governor Bid

Alex Cameron Congressman Kevin Hern is considering a run for Oklahoma governor in 2026 amid a competitive field of Republican candidates.

Sen. Mullin Reacts To Gaetz Withdrawal As Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General

News 9 Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration, as President-elect Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for the position.

Sen. Mullin Reacts To Gaetz Withdrawal As Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General

News 9 Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration, as President-elect Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for the position.

Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Food security advocates from Oklahoma are pressing lawmakers in Washington to pass a new Farm Bill, citing rising demand for hunger relief services and the critical role the bill plays in combating food insecurity across the state.

Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

News 9 When the next Congress is sworn in on January 3, House Republicans will still have a narrow majority, under leadership that is mostly unchanged. One difference, however, will be at the top of the important House GOP Policy Committee — it will now be chaired by Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern.

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

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Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Alex Cameron Under the continuing resolution (CR) that was passed in September, government agencies are funded through Dec. 20. That means the current Congress, in which Democrats still control the U.S. Senate, has just over a month to agree on what comes next.

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

Alex Cameron Senator Markwayne Mullin praises new Senate GOP leader John Thune, dismissing rumors of his own cabinet selection under President Trump.

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

Alex Cameron Senator Markwayne Mullin praises new Senate GOP leader John Thune, dismissing rumors of his own cabinet selection under President Trump.

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Alex Cameron As the GOP eyes new legislative priorities under President-elect Trump, the current Congress confronts crucial tasks, including government funding and defense, before the December deadline.

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

News 9 President Joe Biden assured a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, calling on Americans to embrace unity and trust in the electoral system.

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

News 9 President Joe Biden assured a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, calling on Americans to embrace unity and trust in the electoral system.

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Oklahoma Senators Meet With Trump Cabinet Nominees Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings

Bice Introduces Bill To Improve Paid Family Leave For Military Families

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Trump's Anti-Establishment Picks

Sen. Lankford Joins Bipartisan Push For PBM Reform To Save Independent Pharmacies

President Biden Faces Criticism From Local Delegation For Decision To Pardon His Son Hunter

Israel And Hezbollah Agree To 60-Day Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Trump Completes Cabinet Picks, Defense And Agriculture Nominees Spark Debate

Trump Completes Cabinet Picks, Defense And Agriculture Nominees Spark Debate

Bill To Establish Black Wall Street Monument Closer To Becoming Law

Bill To Establish Black Wall Street Monument Closer To Becoming Law

Kevin Hern Weighs 2026 Oklahoma Governor Bid

Kevin Hern Weighs 2026 Oklahoma Governor Bid

Sen. Mullin Reacts To Gaetz Withdrawal As Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General

Sen. Mullin Reacts To Gaetz Withdrawal As Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General

Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks

Sen. Lankford Gets Leadership Position In Senate GOP

Sen. Lankford Gets Leadership Position In Senate GOP

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation