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Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Wheat growers from Oklahoma and all over the country are in the nation’s capital this week advocating on behalf of their industry, in general, and specifically pushing for action on a 2023 Farm Bill.

House Republicans Begin Investigations In COVID Relief Spending, Biden's Border Response

House Republicans Begin Investigations In COVID Relief Spending, Biden's Border Response

Alex Cameron After months of promising, first on the campaign trail and then during the lame duck session, to hold the Biden administration accountable for its ‘failed policies’, House Republicans on Wednesday began in earnest their attempt to make good on that promise.

House Republicans Taking Up Series Of Bills Aimed To Declare End To COVID-19 Pandemic

House Republicans Taking Up Series Of Bills Aimed To Declare End To COVID-19 Pandemic

Alex Cameron The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives is taking up a series of bills this week aimed at quickly declaring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senators Discuss 7-Day Trip To Abraham Accords Caucus Member Countries

Senators Discuss 7-Day Trip To Abraham Accords Caucus Member Countries

Alex Cameron The accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the three Arab nations, were signed at the White House with the collaboration of then-President Trump in September 2020. The Biden administration has continued to support them.

Sen. Lankford Hopes To Further Relations With Abraham Accords Member Countries

Sen. Lankford Hopes To Further Relations With Abraham Accords Member Countries

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) hosted a press conference with five of their Senate colleagues Tuesday to discuss their recent bipartisan delegation visit to the Abraham Accords member countries: Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Morocco.

Both Chambers Of Congress Now In Session After Midterm Elections

Both Chambers Of Congress Now In Session After Midterm Elections

Alex Cameron With Republicans now narrowly controlling the House and Democrats still holding a slim majority in the Senate, it’s going to be a challenge to get things done this year.

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Activists Hold First 'March For Life' Since Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

Activists Hold First 'March For Life' Since Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

Alex Cameron Many people marched in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the March for Life. Alex Cameron was at the march and reports from our News On 6 Washington Bureau.

Activists Hold First 'March For Life' Since Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

Activists Hold First 'March For Life' Since Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

Alex Cameron Many people marched in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the March for Life. Alex Cameron was at the march and reports from our News On 6 Washington Bureau.

US Reaches Debt Ceiling Thursday, Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measures' To Avoid Going Into Default

US Reaches Debt Ceiling Thursday, Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measures' To Avoid Going Into Default

Alex Cameron The coming political showdown over raising the federal debt ceiling took on added significance Thursday as the Treasury Department alerted congressional leaders that it has reached its legal borrowing capacity and is now taking “extraordinary measures” to avoid going into default.

US Reaches Debt Ceiling Thursday, Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measures' To Avoid Going Into Default

US Reaches Debt Ceiling Thursday, Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measures' To Avoid Going Into Default

Alex Cameron The coming political showdown over raising the federal debt ceiling took on added significance Thursday as the Treasury Department alerted congressional leaders that it has reached its legal borrowing capacity and is now taking “extraordinary measures” to avoid going into default.

Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measure' As Nation Reaches Debt Limit

Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measure' As Nation Reaches Debt Limit

Alex Cameron The coming political showdown over raising the federal debt ceiling took on added significance Thursday, as the Treasury Department alerted congressional leaders that it has reached its legal borrowing capacity and is now taking “extraordinary measures” to avoid going into default.

Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measure' As Nation Reaches Debt Limit

Treasury Dept. Taking 'Extraordinary Measure' As Nation Reaches Debt Limit

Alex Cameron The coming political showdown over raising the federal debt ceiling took on added significance Thursday, as the Treasury Department alerted congressional leaders that it has reached its legal borrowing capacity and is now taking “extraordinary measures” to avoid going into default.

Oklahoma Mayors Attend 91st Annual Winter Meeting Held In Washington DC

Oklahoma Mayors Attend 91st Annual Winter Meeting Held In Washington DC

Alex Cameron Hundreds of mayors from across the country, including two from Oklahoma, are in Washington this week meeting with each other and with federal officials to try and improve life for their constituents.

Oklahoma Mayors Attend 91st Annual Winter Meeting Held In Washington DC

Oklahoma Mayors Attend 91st Annual Winter Meeting Held In Washington DC

Alex Cameron Hundreds of mayors from across the country, including two from Oklahoma, are in Washington this week meeting with each other and with federal officials to try and improve life for their constituents.

Republicans Push To Ban Future Oil Sales From Strategic Reserve To China

Republicans Push To Ban Future Oil Sales From Strategic Reserve To China

Alex Cameron Republicans in Congress have campaigned on the need to "unleash American energy," and last week the House took what some see as a first step toward that goal by passing legislation to ban future sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to America's biggest economic adversary.

Republicans Push To Ban Future Oil Sales From Strategic Reserve To China

Republicans Push To Ban Future Oil Sales From Strategic Reserve To China

Alex Cameron Republicans in Congress have campaigned on the need to "unleash American energy," and last week the House took what some see as a first step toward that goal by passing legislation to ban future sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to America's biggest economic adversary.

Oklahoma Congressman Assesses Changes Made To House Rules

Oklahoma Congressman Assesses Changes Made To House Rules

Alex Cameron Rep. Brecheen (R-OK2) is proud of the changes he and his colleagues brought about, particularly those intended to, as he has said, “restore fiscal sanity” to Congress. And what’s become clear to him, he said, is that many other members are pleased with the changes as well.

Oklahoma Congressman Assesses Changes Made To House Rules

Oklahoma Congressman Assesses Changes Made To House Rules

Alex Cameron Rep. Brecheen (R-OK2) is proud of the changes he and his colleagues brought about, particularly those intended to, as he has said, “restore fiscal sanity” to Congress. And what’s become clear to him, he said, is that many other members are pleased with the changes as well.

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Special Counsel Appointed To Investigate Biden Classified Documents

Special Counsel Appointed To Investigate Biden Classified Documents

Alex Cameron Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home Thursday in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington dating from his time as vice president.

Special Counsel Appointed To Investigate Biden Classified Documents

Special Counsel Appointed To Investigate Biden Classified Documents

Alex Cameron Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home Thursday in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington dating from his time as vice president.

House Rules Package Would Eliminate Planned Military Spending Increase

House Rules Package Would Eliminate Planned Military Spending Increase

Alex Cameron Republicans were nearly unanimous this week in approving the rules Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiated with his conference’s hardline conservatives, but already it’s clear that one of the concessions he made — if it stays in place — will be challenged by mainstream Republicans members, including some from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Rules Package Would Eliminate Planned Military Spending Increase

House Rules Package Would Eliminate Planned Military Spending Increase

Alex Cameron Republicans were nearly unanimous this week in approving the rules Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiated with his conference’s hardline conservatives, but already it’s clear that one of the concessions he made — if it stays in place — will be challenged by mainstream Republicans members, including some from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Irons Out Rules For 118th Congress

House Irons Out Rules For 118th Congress

Alex Cameron New Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, after persevering through 15 grueling rounds of voting and the demands of far-right members of the Republican conference last week to obtain the gavel, sailed relatively easily Monday night through the first challenge of his speakership – passage of the House rules for the 118th Congress.

House Irons Out Rules For 118th Congress

House Irons Out Rules For 118th Congress

Alex Cameron New Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, after persevering through 15 grueling rounds of voting and the demands of far-right members of the Republican conference last week to obtain the gavel, sailed relatively easily Monday night through the first challenge of his speakership – passage of the House rules for the 118th Congress.

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

Alex Cameron The House Republican conference’s nominee for speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), failed to get the requisite number of votes Thursday, as a group of 20 hard-line conservatives continued to oppose him.

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

Alex Cameron The House Republican conference’s nominee for speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), failed to get the requisite number of votes Thursday, as a group of 20 hard-line conservatives continued to oppose him.

McCarthy's Nomination Falls Short, Voting Continues For House Speaker

McCarthy's Nomination Falls Short, Voting Continues For House Speaker

Alex Cameron A candidate normally would need 218 votes to be elected Speaker. Rep. McCarthy (R-CA) has yet to receive more than 203 votes. The House cannot conduct any other business until a speaker has successfully been elected.

McCarthy's Nomination Falls Short, Voting Continues For House Speaker

McCarthy's Nomination Falls Short, Voting Continues For House Speaker

Alex Cameron A candidate normally would need 218 votes to be elected Speaker. Rep. McCarthy (R-CA) has yet to receive more than 203 votes. The House cannot conduct any other business until a speaker has successfully been elected.

US Senate Approves Approximate $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

US Senate Approves Approximate $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

Alex Cameron The U.S. Senate Thursday gave overwhelming bipartisan approval to an approximately $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package, one day before a stopgap funding is set to expire and setting up a showdown in the House where Republicans strongly oppose the bill.

US Senate Approves Approximate $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

US Senate Approves Approximate $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

Alex Cameron The U.S. Senate Thursday gave overwhelming bipartisan approval to an approximately $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package, one day before a stopgap funding is set to expire and setting up a showdown in the House where Republicans strongly oppose the bill.

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Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Wheat growers from Oklahoma and all over the country are in the nation’s capital this week advocating on behalf of their industry, in general, and specifically pushing for action on a 2023 Farm Bill.

Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Wheat growers from Oklahoma and all over the country are in the nation’s capital this week advocating on behalf of their industry, in general, and specifically pushing for action on a 2023 Farm Bill.

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

News On 6 Emergency crews responded after a truck fell from a parking garage in Tulsa on Thursday morning.

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

News On 6 Emergency crews responded after a truck fell from a parking garage in Tulsa on Thursday morning.

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

Ashlyn Brothers Broken Arrow Police said two women driving home from work together were killed by a man who's been arrested for suspicion of driving drunk.

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

Ashlyn Brothers Broken Arrow Police said two women driving home from work together were killed by a man who's been arrested for suspicion of driving drunk.

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Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Wheat Growers From Across The Nation Pushing For Action On 2023 Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Wheat growers from Oklahoma and all over the country are in the nation’s capital this week advocating on behalf of their industry, in general, and specifically pushing for action on a 2023 Farm Bill.

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

Pickup Truck Falls From Parking Garage In Tulsa

News On 6 Emergency crews responded after a truck fell from a parking garage in Tulsa on Thursday morning.

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

2 Women Killed In Broken Arrow Crash; Police Arrest Man On Suspicion Of DUI

Ashlyn Brothers Broken Arrow Police said two women driving home from work together were killed by a man who's been arrested for suspicion of driving drunk.

15-Year-Old Girl Charged With Murder Of Broken Arrow Teen, Police Say

15-Year-Old Girl Charged With Murder Of Broken Arrow Teen, Police Say

Lex Rodriguez A 15-year old girl is in custody and charged with murdering a 16-year-old boy on Jan. 24, Broken Arrow Police said.

Teen In Custody After Allegedly Leading Authorities On High-Speed Chase

Teen In Custody After Allegedly Leading Authorities On High-Speed Chase

News On 6 Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers say they arrested a juvenile accused of leading authorities on a high-speed chase on Thursday morning.

Hawaii Researchers Found Fishing Nets, Plastic Bags In Stomach Of Dead Whale

Hawaii Researchers Found Fishing Nets, Plastic Bags In Stomach Of Dead Whale

CBS News "These man-made items persist in the ocean for a very long time, and we hope we can learn from this," Kekoa said in the DLNR statement. "Every few days we hear about another whale, or dolphin, turtle, or monk seal entangled in fishing gear or lines. At an absolute minimum, let's prevent any more gear, plastic bags, and other items from getting into the system."

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SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Order To End Title 42 At The Border

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Order To End Title 42 At The Border

Alex Cameron The U.S. Supreme Court is temporarily blocking a lower court order to end the use of Title 42. The order comes as Oklahoma and 18 other Republican-led states appealed the decision.

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Order To End Title 42 At The Border

SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Order To End Title 42 At The Border

Alex Cameron The U.S. Supreme Court is temporarily blocking a lower court order to end the use of Title 42. The order comes as Oklahoma and 18 other Republican-led states appealed the decision.

Defense Bill For 2023 Amounting To $858 Billion Passes In Senate

Defense Bill For 2023 Amounting To $858 Billion Passes In Senate

Alex Cameron The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, named for retiring Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, is headed to President Biden for his signature after the massive $858 billion spending blueprint for the military gained overwhelming passage in the Senate Thursday night.

Defense Bill For 2023 Amounting To $858 Billion Passes In Senate

Defense Bill For 2023 Amounting To $858 Billion Passes In Senate

Alex Cameron The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, named for retiring Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, is headed to President Biden for his signature after the massive $858 billion spending blueprint for the military gained overwhelming passage in the Senate Thursday night.

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