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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

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

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.

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.

Congress pushes to avert government shutdown; Oklahoma 'earmarks' at risk

What to know about Federal Funding for Libraries

Alex Cameron Librarians from Oklahoma and across the country were lobbying in Washington to get Congress to protect their federal funding.

What to know about Federal Funding for Libraries

Alex Cameron Librarians from Oklahoma and across the country were lobbying in Washington to get Congress to protect their federal funding.

Trump's first address to Congress of second term, Reactions from Okla. lawmakers

Alex Cameron President Donald Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night after taking office for his second term, highlighting what he called significant achievements in his first six weeks.

Trump's first address to Congress of second term, Reactions from Okla. lawmakers

Highlights from Trump's speech to a 2025 joint session of Congress

CBS News President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking the first time he will speak before both chambers since he returned to office six weeks ago.

Highlights from Trump's speech to a 2025 joint session of Congress

CBS News President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking the first time he will speak before both chambers since he returned to office six weeks ago.

5 resolutions proposed during the annual NACo legislative conference

Alex Cameron During NACo’s annual legislative conference, which wraps up Tuesday (3/4/25), the association’s 10 policy steering committees and Board of Directors consider legislative and policy resolutions that will guide NACo advocacy until the NACo Annual Conference in July.

5 resolutions proposed during the annual NACo legislative conference

U.S. aid to Ukraine: By the numbers

Alex Cameron President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has contributed over $300 billion in aid to Ukraine, but actual aid totals around $175 billion since the 2022 invasion. This aid includes extensive military supplies and humanitarian support.

U.S. aid to Ukraine: By the numbers

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Oklahoma 911 dispatchers push for First Responder classification amid staffing shortage

Alex Cameron Oklahoma’s 911 telecommunicators answered more than 2.6 million calls in 2024, despite being more than 15% understaffed. Now, state officials are urging Congress to pass the 911 Saves Act, which would classify dispatchers as first responders.

Oklahoma 911 dispatchers push for First Responder classification amid staffing shortage

American Legion pushes Congress on veterans' healthcare, benefits at Washington conference

Alex Cameron The American Legion is holding its 65th annual Washington Conference this week in the nation’s capital. Here are highlights from the American Legion’s 2025 Legislative Priorities.

American Legion pushes Congress on veterans' healthcare, benefits at Washington conference

Alex Cameron The American Legion is holding its 65th annual Washington Conference this week in the nation’s capital. Here are highlights from the American Legion’s 2025 Legislative Priorities.

By The Numbers: How research institutions in Oklahoma use NIH funding

Alex Cameron Research institutions in Oklahoma and across the country are scrambling to adjust to the Trump administration’s decision to cut National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for medical and scientific research.

By The Numbers: How research institutions in Oklahoma use NIH funding

5 things to know about the U.S. Senate’s budget resolution

Alex Cameron The Senate’s budget resolution allows Republicans to use reconciliation for legislation. It sets directives for military and border security spending, while tax policy may be handled separately in another bill.

5 things to know about the U.S. Senate’s budget resolution

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.

Ukraine-Russia Timeline: How did we get here?

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.

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

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

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

Key Takeaways: Phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin

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

What to know about the current funding crisis

5 anomalies in the continuing resolution passed Tuesday

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Congress pushes to avert government shutdown; Oklahoma 'earmarks' at risk

Congress pushes to avert government shutdown; Oklahoma 'earmarks' at risk

What to know about Federal Funding for Libraries

What to know about Federal Funding for Libraries

Trump's first address to Congress of second term, Reactions from Okla. lawmakers

Trump's first address to Congress of second term, Reactions from Okla. lawmakers

Highlights from Trump's speech to a 2025 joint session of Congress

Highlights from Trump's speech to a 2025 joint session of Congress

5 resolutions proposed during the annual NACo legislative conference

5 resolutions proposed during the annual NACo legislative conference

U.S. aid to Ukraine: By the numbers

U.S. aid to Ukraine: By the numbers

Oklahoma 911 dispatchers push for First Responder classification amid staffing shortage

Oklahoma 911 dispatchers push for First Responder classification amid staffing shortage

American Legion pushes Congress on veterans' healthcare, benefits at Washington conference

American Legion pushes Congress on veterans' healthcare, benefits at Washington conference

By The Numbers: How research institutions in Oklahoma use NIH funding

By The Numbers: How research institutions in Oklahoma use NIH funding

5 things to know about the U.S. Senate’s budget resolution

5 things to know about the U.S. Senate’s budget resolution

Ukraine-Russia Timeline: How did we get here?

Ukraine-Russia Timeline: How did we get here?

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

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