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What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

MaKayla Glenn News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with Shelby Pope, a Skiatook-base nurse practitioner who says this change will make a big difference for both patients and small practices like hers.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Vice President of EyesOver Technologies Kyle Loveless about Oklahoma's 2026 elections.

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers work past midnight, overriding majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes in intense legislative session.

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

Matt McCabe The House and Senate voted to approve a resolution that removes Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Allie Friesen. After it passed, it took effect immediately.

Oklahoma lawmakers override veto to expand breast cancer screening coverage

Oklahoma lawmakers override veto to expand breast cancer screening coverage

Jeromee Scot Oklahoma lawmakers voted to override Governor Stitt’s veto, making House Bill 1389 law and expanding insurance coverage for advanced breast cancer screenings.

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Lawmakers move to override record number of vetoes as session nears end

Lawmakers move to override record number of vetoes as session nears end

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers worked Thursday in a final push to override a record number of Governor Stitt’s vetoes before the legislative session ends.

Lawmakers move to override record number of vetoes as session nears end

Lawmakers move to override record number of vetoes as session nears end

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers worked Thursday in a final push to override a record number of Governor Stitt’s vetoes before the legislative session ends.

Trump administration will "aggressively revoke" some Chinese students' visas, Rubio says

Trump administration will "aggressively revoke" some Chinese students' visas, Rubio says

CBS News The federal government will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese international students, including those studying in "critical fields," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday — the latest restriction on foreign students.

Trump administration will "aggressively revoke" some Chinese students' visas, Rubio says

Trump administration will "aggressively revoke" some Chinese students' visas, Rubio says

CBS News The federal government will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese international students, including those studying in "critical fields," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday — the latest restriction on foreign students.

Elon Musk to leave Trump administration, White House confirms

Elon Musk to leave Trump administration, White House confirms

Associated Press Elon Musk is stepping down as a top Trump adviser after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.

Elon Musk to leave Trump administration, White House confirms

Elon Musk to leave Trump administration, White House confirms

Associated Press Elon Musk is stepping down as a top Trump adviser after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.

Trump administration seeks to throw out lawsuit filed by Ryan Walters

Trump administration seeks to throw out lawsuit filed by Ryan Walters

Aniysa Mapp The Trump administration seeks to toss Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters' lawsuit regarding the impact of illegal immigration on the state's schools, arguing it has no legal standing.

Trump administration seeks to throw out lawsuit filed by Ryan Walters

Trump administration seeks to throw out lawsuit filed by Ryan Walters

Aniysa Mapp The Trump administration seeks to toss Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters' lawsuit regarding the impact of illegal immigration on the state's schools, arguing it has no legal standing.

Air Force One: History and timeline

Air Force One: History and timeline

Alex Cameron President Trump's controversial decision to accept a luxury jetliner from Qatar and turn it into Air Force One is the latest milestone in 82 years of presidential flying.

Air Force One: History and timeline

Air Force One: History and timeline

Alex Cameron President Trump's controversial decision to accept a luxury jetliner from Qatar and turn it into Air Force One is the latest milestone in 82 years of presidential flying.

Oklahoma income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Oklahoma income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Carrie Winchel In pursuit of making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state, Governor Stitt announces an additional income tax cut. Discover what this means for the citizens of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Oklahoma income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Carrie Winchel In pursuit of making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state, Governor Stitt announces an additional income tax cut. Discover what this means for the citizens of Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to adjourn as budget awaits governor’s decision

Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to adjourn as budget awaits governor’s decision

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma state budget awaits governor’s approval, stirring speculation on its impact. Charter school legality, major aluminum smelter project, and ballot reform also spark debate.

Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to adjourn as budget awaits governor’s decision

Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to adjourn as budget awaits governor’s decision

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma state budget awaits governor’s approval, stirring speculation on its impact. Charter school legality, major aluminum smelter project, and ballot reform also spark debate.

Gov. Stitt signs bill impacting number of Oklahoma elections

Gov. Stitt signs bill impacting number of Oklahoma elections

Christian Hans Gov. Stitt signs new law limiting the number of elections in Oklahoma. Lawmakers say they hope to boost voter turnout by reducing special elections and consolidating general election dates.

Gov. Stitt signs bill impacting number of Oklahoma elections

Gov. Stitt signs bill impacting number of Oklahoma elections

Christian Hans Gov. Stitt signs new law limiting the number of elections in Oklahoma. Lawmakers say they hope to boost voter turnout by reducing special elections and consolidating general election dates.

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could cost Oklahoma $1 billion

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could cost Oklahoma $1 billion

Haley Hetrick Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' promising tax cuts and federal program reductions could cost Oklahoma upwards of $1 billion due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts. State lawmakers discuss potential implications.

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could cost Oklahoma $1 billion

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could cost Oklahoma $1 billion

Haley Hetrick Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' promising tax cuts and federal program reductions could cost Oklahoma upwards of $1 billion due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts. State lawmakers discuss potential implications.

Changes the Senate might make to the House-passed Big, Beautiful Bill

Changes the Senate might make to the House-passed Big, Beautiful Bill

Alex Cameron As much as U.S. House leaders hope GOP Senators will leave their Big Beautiful Bill intact, changes are certainly coming. They could include changes to the House's proposed tax policy, Medicaid cuts, clean energy credits, and more.

Changes the Senate might make to the House-passed Big, Beautiful Bill

Changes the Senate might make to the House-passed Big, Beautiful Bill

Alex Cameron As much as U.S. House leaders hope GOP Senators will leave their Big Beautiful Bill intact, changes are certainly coming. They could include changes to the House's proposed tax policy, Medicaid cuts, clean energy credits, and more.

Oklahoma Senate confirms education board appointees — Here's how the process works

Oklahoma Senate confirms education board appointees — Here's how the process works

Haley Hetrick The Oklahoma Senate confirmed a list of executive nominations Tuesday, including three new State Board of Education members, following earlier controversy and a review process that highlights how key appointments are vetted and approved.

Oklahoma Senate confirms education board appointees — Here's how the process works

Oklahoma Senate confirms education board appointees — Here's how the process works

Haley Hetrick The Oklahoma Senate confirmed a list of executive nominations Tuesday, including three new State Board of Education members, following earlier controversy and a review process that highlights how key appointments are vetted and approved.

Trump administration navigates stalled peace talks in Israel-Gaza and Ukraine-Russia conflicts

Trump administration navigates stalled peace talks in Israel-Gaza and Ukraine-Russia conflicts

CBS News DHS secretary visits Israel as U.S. weighs new sanctions on Russia amid mounting frustrations

Trump administration navigates stalled peace talks in Israel-Gaza and Ukraine-Russia conflicts

Trump administration navigates stalled peace talks in Israel-Gaza and Ukraine-Russia conflicts

CBS News DHS secretary visits Israel as U.S. weighs new sanctions on Russia amid mounting frustrations

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Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Samantha Rupe Lawmakers approve $4 million to relocate and reestablish Muskogee's USS Batfish—a WWII submarine turned museum, closed since the devastating 2019 floods.

Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Samantha Rupe Lawmakers approve $4 million to relocate and reestablish Muskogee's USS Batfish—a WWII submarine turned museum, closed since the devastating 2019 floods.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

Matt Kalish OHP: A driver tailgating another caused a crash in Sand Springs.

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

Matt Kalish OHP: A driver tailgating another caused a crash in Sand Springs.

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Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Lawmakers approve $4 million to move USS Batfish in Muskogee

Samantha Rupe Lawmakers approve $4 million to relocate and reestablish Muskogee's USS Batfish—a WWII submarine turned museum, closed since the devastating 2019 floods.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

OHP: Tailgating causes 412 crash in Sand Springs

Matt Kalish OHP: A driver tailgating another caused a crash in Sand Springs.

Checotah murder-suicide: Investigators determine who pulled the trigger

Checotah murder-suicide: Investigators determine who pulled the trigger

Matt Kalish New details now on the murder-suicide in Checotah, including who investigators say pulled the trigger.

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

MaKayla Glenn News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with Shelby Pope, a Skiatook-base nurse practitioner who says this change will make a big difference for both patients and small practices like hers.

Helicopter helps Tulsa police arrest 18-year-old accused of going 150 MPH on motorcycle

Helicopter helps Tulsa police arrest 18-year-old accused of going 150 MPH on motorcycle

Reagan Ledbetter Officers say high-speed chases are too risky, but aerial surveillance led to arrest

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