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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers

Associated Press The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.

DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

Graham Dowers Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently visited Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole in Washington, D.C., to discuss DOGE-related federal cuts and government efficiency.

Your Vote Counts: Major changes in education, workforce, and wildfire response

Your Vote Counts: Major changes in education, workforce, and wildfire response

Graham Dowers This week’s edition of Your Vote Counts tackled several major issues impacting Oklahoma, including a sweeping executive order on education, ongoing workforce challenges, and the state's response to recent wildfires.

D.C. Debrief: President Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, lawmakers seek answers on federal cuts

D.C. Debrief: President Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, lawmakers seek answers on federal cuts

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week.

Cherry Blossom Festival begins as D.C. trees start their bloom cycle

Cherry Blossom Festival begins as D.C. trees start their bloom cycle

Alex Cameron The cherry trees are starting to bloom in the nation's capital. People come from all over to see the blossoms.

New bill could criminalize misrepresentation of service animals in Oklahoma

New bill could criminalize misrepresentation of service animals in Oklahoma

Haley Weger A new bill authored by Rep. Marilyn Stark would make it a misdemeanor for individuals to misrepresent animals as service animals to obtain benefits reserved for people with disabilities.

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Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Alex Cameron President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps toward closing the Department of Education, though congressional approval is required for full elimination.

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Alex Cameron President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps toward closing the Department of Education, though congressional approval is required for full elimination.

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

CBS News President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, transferring key programs to other departments but requiring Congressional approval for full elimination.

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

CBS News President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, transferring key programs to other departments but requiring Congressional approval for full elimination.

Wendell Grissom Execution: Oklahoma attorney general, attorneys release statements

Wendell Grissom Execution: Oklahoma attorney general, attorneys release statements

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and lawyers for Oklahoma Death Row inmate Wendell Grissom shared statements following Grissom's execution on Thursday.

Wendell Grissom Execution: Oklahoma attorney general, attorneys release statements

Wendell Grissom Execution: Oklahoma attorney general, attorneys release statements

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and lawyers for Oklahoma Death Row inmate Wendell Grissom shared statements following Grissom's execution on Thursday.

FEMA Disaster Aid Approved for Oklahoma’s November Storms

FEMA Disaster Aid Approved for Oklahoma’s November Storms

David Prock FEMA approved disaster aid for Oklahoma's recovery from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from Nov. 2-5, 2024, affecting multiple counties.

FEMA Disaster Aid Approved for Oklahoma’s November Storms

FEMA Disaster Aid Approved for Oklahoma’s November Storms

David Prock FEMA approved disaster aid for Oklahoma's recovery from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from Nov. 2-5, 2024, affecting multiple counties.

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Associated Press President Trump will sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, according to the White House.

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Associated Press President Trump will sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, according to the White House.

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Emory Bryan Sen. James Lankford said he's still trying to get specifics on layoffs from the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Lankford supports the effort to reduce the size of government to a level that's affordable, but he believes it will take 10 years to balance the budget.

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Sen. Lankford trying to get specifics on DOGE layoffs

Emory Bryan Sen. James Lankford said he's still trying to get specifics on layoffs from the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Lankford supports the effort to reduce the size of government to a level that's affordable, but he believes it will take 10 years to balance the budget.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants

Federal judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants

CBS News A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a move by the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel more than $20 billion in climate grants awarded under the Biden administration.

Federal judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants

Federal judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants

CBS News A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a move by the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel more than $20 billion in climate grants awarded under the Biden administration.

Agent Orange cleanup, critical to ties with Vietnam, jeopardized by USAID cuts

Agent Orange cleanup, critical to ties with Vietnam, jeopardized by USAID cuts

Associated Press Efforts in Vietnam to clean up tons of soil contaminated with dioxin from the U.S. military’s Agent Orange defoliant abruptly stopped in February, after the Trump administration’s broad cuts to USAID temporarily froze the operation's funding.

Agent Orange cleanup, critical to ties with Vietnam, jeopardized by USAID cuts

Agent Orange cleanup, critical to ties with Vietnam, jeopardized by USAID cuts

Associated Press Efforts in Vietnam to clean up tons of soil contaminated with dioxin from the U.S. military’s Agent Orange defoliant abruptly stopped in February, after the Trump administration’s broad cuts to USAID temporarily froze the operation's funding.

Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military

Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military

CBS News A federal judge on Tuesday blocked enforcement of a new Defense Department policy barring transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military

Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military

CBS News A federal judge on Tuesday blocked enforcement of a new Defense Department policy barring transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Alex Cameron Key Takeaways from Tuesday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

Alex Cameron Key Takeaways from Tuesday’s phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot have no force because, Trump says, the-then president signed them with an autopen instead of by his own hand.

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot have no force because, Trump says, the-then president signed them with an autopen instead of by his own hand.

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

Alex Cameron In recent interviews, Reps. Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice discussed the controversial efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to streamline federal spending.

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

Alex Cameron In recent interviews, Reps. Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice discussed the controversial efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to streamline federal spending.

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2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

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2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

Tulsa woman arrested, accused of stealing thousands from Target store

Tulsa woman arrested, accused of stealing thousands from Target store

Drake Johnson A serial larceny suspect accused of taking thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a local Target was arrested on Sunday, police say.

Plane landed safely after diverting at Tulsa International Airport

Plane landed safely after diverting at Tulsa International Airport

Katie Alexander A plane headed from Milwaukee to Dallas Fort Worth landed safely at the Tulsa International Airport on Monday after diverting due to a mechanical issue, according to American Airlines.

Glenpool Schools lift lockdown after confusion over ROTC drill rifle prop; See the District's statement

Glenpool Schools lift lockdown after confusion over ROTC drill rifle prop; See the District's statement

Drake Johnson The lockdown at Glenpool Public Schools has been lifted after reports of a potential intruder with a weapon were disproven by authorities on Monday.

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