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Bill to crack down on repeat illegal border crossings heads to Senate

Alex Cameron The U.S. House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice’s “Stop Illegal Entry Act,” which increases prison sentences for repeat illegal border crossings, and the bill now heads to the Senate.

Senate Republicans consider 'Nuclear Option' to speed up Trump nominee confirmations

Alex Cameron Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate signaled they may use the so-called nuclear option to overcome what they describe as Democratic obstruction of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees.

FY 2026 earmarks requested by the Oklahoma congressional delegation

Trump ramps up law enforcement takeover in DC, critics call it intimidation

Alex Cameron President Trump deploys National Guard in Washington, DC, sparking protests.

Trump ramps up law enforcement takeover in DC, critics call it intimidation

Alex Cameron President Trump deploys National Guard in Washington, DC, sparking protests.

Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders meet to discuss next steps in ending the war in Ukraine: In their words

Alex Cameron In their words: President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders comment today on the prospects for bringing the war in Ukraine to an end through diplomacy.

Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders meet to discuss next steps in ending the war in Ukraine: In their words

Alex Cameron In their words: President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders comment today on the prospects for bringing the war in Ukraine to an end through diplomacy.

Oklahoma delegation co-sponsors bipartisan legislation to mint LA28 Olympics and Paralympics coins

Alex Cameron Olympic treasure trove unveiled—dive into the history of U.S. Mint Olympic coins as Congress readies approval of legislation to authorize the minting of new coins for LA28/OK28 Summer Games.

Oklahoma delegation co-sponsors bipartisan legislation to mint LA28 Olympics and Paralympics coins

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Scott Mitchell Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early after Democrats pushed for a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, exposing GOP divisions over the issue.

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Scott Mitchell Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early after Democrats pushed for a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, exposing GOP divisions over the issue.

Oklahoma lawmakers weigh in on looming government funding deadline

Alex Cameron Oklahoma’s congressional members discuss potential funding paths as the government budget expiration looms.

Oklahoma lawmakers weigh in on looming government funding deadline

Alex Cameron Oklahoma’s congressional members discuss potential funding paths as the government budget expiration looms.

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Supreme Court upholds Lankford’s terrorism victims law in unanimous ruling

Alex Cameron The US Supreme Court unanimously validates Oklahoman senator's law allowing Americans victimized by international terrorism to sue the perpetrators in federal court.

Supreme Court upholds Lankford’s terrorism victims law in unanimous ruling

Alex Cameron The US Supreme Court unanimously validates Oklahoman senator's law allowing Americans victimized by international terrorism to sue the perpetrators in federal court.

Oklahoma's Rep. Hern speaks out on withheld Epstein files, asks for transparency

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern discusses Epstein case fallout, criticizes Democrats for politicizing the situation. Hern advocates for transparency on case files.

Oklahoma's Rep. Hern speaks out on withheld Epstein files, asks for transparency

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern discusses Epstein case fallout, criticizes Democrats for politicizing the situation. Hern advocates for transparency on case files.

Aid distribution in Gaza: What you need to know

Alex Cameron Distribution of humanitarian aid to starving civilians in besieged Gaza is complicated and dangerous. Who's to blame, however, is up for debate. Understand the scenario better here.

Aid distribution in Gaza: What you need to know

Alex Cameron Distribution of humanitarian aid to starving civilians in besieged Gaza is complicated and dangerous. Who's to blame, however, is up for debate. Understand the scenario better here.

Trump-backed rescission cuts funding for public broadcasting, foreign aid

Scott Mitchell A new rescission bill signed by President Trump rolls back billions in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, raising concerns about impacts in Oklahoma.

Trump-backed rescission cuts funding for public broadcasting, foreign aid

Scott Mitchell A new rescission bill signed by President Trump rolls back billions in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, raising concerns about impacts in Oklahoma.

Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years with Griffin Media, reviews career from DC

Graham Dowers Griffin Media’s Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years at News 9, reflecting on his career and Washington reporting during this week’s DC Debrief.

Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years with Griffin Media, reviews career from DC

Graham Dowers Griffin Media’s Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years at News 9, reflecting on his career and Washington reporting during this week’s DC Debrief.

Charitable donations and tax deductions: What you need to know

Alex Cameron Charitable donations rules change with the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' in Oklahoma and across the country—Learn more about the restored tax breaks authored by Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and benefiting donors and nonprofits alike.

Charitable donations and tax deductions: What you need to know

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Bill to crack down on repeat illegal border crossings heads to Senate

Senate Republicans consider 'Nuclear Option' to speed up Trump nominee confirmations

Budget fight in Washington sets stage for 2026 election battles

Sen. James Lankford on President Trump's attempt to use a "pocket" rescission

Washington Commanders set to return to D.C. with new RFK stadium project

Lankford, Hern highlight tax benefits in GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

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FY 2026 earmarks requested by the Oklahoma congressional delegation

FY 2026 earmarks requested by the Oklahoma congressional delegation

Trump ramps up law enforcement takeover in DC, critics call it intimidation

Trump ramps up law enforcement takeover in DC, critics call it intimidation

Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders meet to discuss next steps in ending the war in Ukraine: In their words

Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders meet to discuss next steps in ending the war in Ukraine: In their words

Oklahoma delegation co-sponsors bipartisan legislation to mint LA28 Olympics and Paralympics coins

Oklahoma delegation co-sponsors bipartisan legislation to mint LA28 Olympics and Paralympics coins

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

Oklahoma lawmakers weigh in on looming government funding deadline

Oklahoma lawmakers weigh in on looming government funding deadline

Supreme Court upholds Lankford’s terrorism victims law in unanimous ruling

Supreme Court upholds Lankford’s terrorism victims law in unanimous ruling

Oklahoma's Rep. Hern speaks out on withheld Epstein files, asks for transparency

Oklahoma's Rep. Hern speaks out on withheld Epstein files, asks for transparency

Aid distribution in Gaza: What you need to know

Aid distribution in Gaza: What you need to know

Trump-backed rescission cuts funding for public broadcasting, foreign aid

Trump-backed rescission cuts funding for public broadcasting, foreign aid

Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years with Griffin Media, reviews career from DC

Alex Cameron celebrates 30 years with Griffin Media, reviews career from DC

Charitable donations and tax deductions: What you need to know

Charitable donations and tax deductions: What you need to know