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Ukraine-Russia Timeline: How did we get here?

Alex Cameron Ukraine’s history since independence has been marked by political shifts, conflicts, and its evolving relationship with Russia and the West. Here’s a look at key moments leading up to the 2022 invasion.

D.C. Debrief: Oklahoma Delegation navigates budget cuts, Ukraine aid , and White House influence

Alex Cameron Scott Mitchell and Alex Cameron discussed the latest developments in D.C., including budget negotiations, divisions over Ukraine aid, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s growing influence with the White House.

Q&A: Oklahoma delegation reacts to federal funding, cabinet appointments, & budget plans

Alex Cameron Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron answered questions about federal funding, cabinet appointments, and the administration’s budget plans.

D.C. Debrief Extended: Lawmakers weigh in on Gaza proposal, trade tensions, and budget deadlines

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss the latest political developments, including a proposal to rebuild Gaza, new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and looming legislative deadlines.

D.C. Debrief Extended: Lawmakers weigh in on Gaza proposal, trade tensions, and budget deadlines

Confirmations continue for President Trump cabinet nominees

Alex Cameron The U.S. Senate has confirmed more than half of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees in his first three weeks on the job. Senators are expected to vote on several more next week, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Confirmations continue for President Trump cabinet nominees

119th Congress: must-pass legislation vs. GOP’s high priority legislation

Alex Cameron Congress must address two urgent issues—FY 2025 appropriations and the debt ceiling—to avoid an economic crisis, with plans for major policy changes in tax, border security, defense, and energy under consideration.

119th Congress: must-pass legislation vs. GOP’s high priority legislation

5 things to know about the Gaza Strip

Alex Cameron The Gaza Strip's history involves British rule, territorial conflict, political tension, and poor living conditions.

5 things to know about the Gaza Strip

Alex Cameron The Gaza Strip's history involves British rule, territorial conflict, political tension, and poor living conditions.

Recovery efforts ongoing after deadly midair collision near D.C.

Alex Cameron Recovery efforts continue following a midair collision near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter.

Recovery efforts ongoing after deadly midair collision near D.C.

Alex Cameron Recovery efforts continue following a midair collision near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter.

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

Alex Cameron The White House ordered a review of federal grants to align with President Trump’s priorities, sparking lawsuits and criticism from Democrats who argue the funding is mandated by Congress.

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

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Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Alex Cameron The Senate braces for a weekend session as partisan battles over President Trump's Cabinet nominees delay key confirmations.

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Alex Cameron The Senate braces for a weekend session as partisan battles over President Trump's Cabinet nominees delay key confirmations.

4 things to know about executive orders

Alex Cameron Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders Monday, a record for a first day in office. By comparison, Joe Biden signed 9 executive orders on his first day back in 2021. On day one of Trump’s first term, in 2017, he signed just one executive order. There are other ‘executive’ actions the president authorized Monday but which are not considered executive orders.

4 things to know about executive orders

5 things to know about previous presidential inaugurations

Alex Cameron Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20. Inaugurations have a history of unique traditions, weather challenges, and notable absences by outgoing presidents.

5 things to know about previous presidential inaugurations

Alex Cameron Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20. Inaugurations have a history of unique traditions, weather challenges, and notable absences by outgoing presidents.

Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'

News On 6 At Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin used his seven minutes to defend Hegseth against allegations of past misdeeds and questioned his critics' objections to his qualifications. After the hearing concluded, Sen. Mullin elaborated on his comments in an interview with Griffin Media’s Alex Cameron.

Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'

An Update From The Capitol On Illegal Border Crossings

Alex Cameron Between October 2019 and June 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported just under 11 million border encounters nationwide.

An Update From The Capitol On Illegal Border Crossings

Alex Cameron Between October 2019 and June 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported just under 11 million border encounters nationwide.

How Congress Has Used 'Reconciliation' Most Recently

News On 6 Reconciliation is a two-stage process in which reconciliation instructions are included in the budget resolution directing the appropriate committees to develop legislation achieving the desired budgetary outcomes, and the resultant legislation (usually incorporated into an omnibus bill) is considered under expedited procedures in the House and Senate.

How Congress Has Used 'Reconciliation' Most Recently

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Ukraine-Russia Timeline: How did we get here?

D.C. Debrief: Oklahoma Delegation navigates budget cuts, Ukraine aid , and White House influence

Q&A: Oklahoma delegation reacts to federal funding, cabinet appointments, & budget plans

Sen. Lankford releases latest ‘Federal Fumbles’ report on government waste

Sen. Mullin backs Trump’s Gaza plan as ceasefire remains fragile

President Trump empowers Musk’s DOGE team to review federal agencies

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D.C. Debrief Extended: Lawmakers weigh in on Gaza proposal, trade tensions, and budget deadlines

D.C. Debrief Extended: Lawmakers weigh in on Gaza proposal, trade tensions, and budget deadlines

Confirmations continue for President Trump cabinet nominees

Confirmations continue for President Trump cabinet nominees

119th Congress: must-pass legislation vs. GOP’s high priority legislation

119th Congress: must-pass legislation vs. GOP’s high priority legislation

5 things to know about the Gaza Strip

5 things to know about the Gaza Strip

Recovery efforts ongoing after deadly midair collision near D.C.

Recovery efforts ongoing after deadly midair collision near D.C.

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

4 things to know about executive orders

4 things to know about executive orders

5 things to know about previous presidential inaugurations

5 things to know about previous presidential inaugurations

Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'

Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'

An Update From The Capitol On Illegal Border Crossings

An Update From The Capitol On Illegal Border Crossings

How Congress Has Used 'Reconciliation' Most Recently

How Congress Has Used 'Reconciliation' Most Recently