Politics

Political leaders react to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'Very dark part about who we have become as a nation'

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, political leaders in the state and nationwide have shared their thoughts and prayers for his family, while voicing concerns about security, free speech and polarization of politics.

Political leaders react to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'Very dark part about who we have become as a nation'

Political leaders react to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'Very dark part about who we have become as a nation'

Rep. Frank Lucas reflects on 9/11, 24 Years Later

Rep. Frank Lucas reflects on 9/11, 24 Years Later

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk Killed after Being Shot in Utah; Search for Shooter Enters Second Day

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk Killed after Being Shot in Utah; Search for Shooter Enters Second Day

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Political leaders react to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'Very dark part about who we have become as a nation'

Political leaders react to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'Very dark part about who we have become as a nation'

Rep. Frank Lucas reflects on 9/11, 24 Years Later

Rep. Frank Lucas reflects on 9/11, 24 Years Later

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk Killed after Being Shot in Utah; Search for Shooter Enters Second Day

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk Killed after Being Shot in Utah; Search for Shooter Enters Second Day

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Charlie Kirk Shooting: Sen. Lankford, national leaders condemn rising political violence

Charlie Kirk Shooting: Sen. Lankford, national leaders condemn rising political violence

Sen. Markwayne Mullin honors Charlie Kirk, denounces fatal shooting

Sen. Markwayne Mullin honors Charlie Kirk, denounces fatal shooting

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

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

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Budget fight in Washington sets stage for 2026 election battles

Budget fight in Washington sets stage for 2026 election battles

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing

RFK Jr., facing calls to resign, testifies before Congress in wake of CDC shakeup

RFK Jr., facing calls to resign, testifies before Congress in wake of CDC shakeup

Mayor Holt speaks on record employment numbers, State Fair and current events

Mayor Holt speaks on record employment numbers, State Fair and current events

Charlie Kirk shooter remains at large; Here's what we know about the search for a suspect.

Charlie Kirk shooter remains at large; Here's what we know about the search for a suspect.

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Sen. Lankford reflects on Charlie Kirk's death

Your Vote Counts

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Graham Dowers Oklahoma leaders on Your Vote Counts discussed the Department of Mental Health, the state’s last-place education ranking, the Governor's Operation SAFE in Tulsa, and rising energy demands.

OHP metro patrol plan halted, education board hires attorney as fall policy debates loom

OHP metro patrol plan halted, education board hires attorney as fall policy debates loom

Graham Dowers Oklahoma leaders addressed the Attorney General blocking OHP’s metro pullout, tensions at the State Board of Education, and key fall policy debates.

Oklahoma leaders weigh in on beef labeling, Putin summit, OSSAA rules, and campaign security

Oklahoma leaders weigh in on beef labeling, Putin summit, OSSAA rules, and campaign security

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing in on beef labeling, the Trump-Putin summit, high school sports transfer rules, and a new Ethics Commission ruling on campaign funds for home security.

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Oklahoma leaders debate mental health, education, homelessness, and energy

Graham Dowers Oklahoma leaders on Your Vote Counts discussed the Department of Mental Health, the state’s last-place education ranking, the Governor's Operation SAFE in Tulsa, and rising energy demands.

OHP metro patrol plan halted, education board hires attorney as fall policy debates loom

OHP metro patrol plan halted, education board hires attorney as fall policy debates loom

Graham Dowers Oklahoma leaders addressed the Attorney General blocking OHP’s metro pullout, tensions at the State Board of Education, and key fall policy debates.

Oklahoma leaders weigh in on beef labeling, Putin summit, OSSAA rules, and campaign security

Oklahoma leaders weigh in on beef labeling, Putin summit, OSSAA rules, and campaign security

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing in on beef labeling, the Trump-Putin summit, high school sports transfer rules, and a new Ethics Commission ruling on campaign funds for home security.

Hot Seat

Jim Roth: Oklahoma renewable energy projects face tougher rules than oil and gas

Jim Roth: Oklahoma renewable energy projects face tougher rules than oil and gas

Graham Dowers Attorney Jim Roth told Scott Mitchell on Hot Seat that Oklahoma lawmakers must balance property rights and energy policy, noting renewable projects face stricter rules than oil and gas.

Oklahoma labor commissioner outlines ride safety ahead of state fairs

Oklahoma labor commissioner outlines ride safety ahead of state fairs

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborne says ride safety and transparency remain priorities as the state prepares for upcoming fairs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Expert warns Social Security could face insolvency within decade

Expert warns Social Security could face insolvency within decade

Scott Mitchell In this edition of "Hot Seat", Scott Mitchell and Ben Tomchik discuss the future of Social Security, including warnings that the program could face insolvency within seven years if no action is taken.

Jim Roth: Oklahoma renewable energy projects face tougher rules than oil and gas

Jim Roth: Oklahoma renewable energy projects face tougher rules than oil and gas

Graham Dowers Attorney Jim Roth told Scott Mitchell on Hot Seat that Oklahoma lawmakers must balance property rights and energy policy, noting renewable projects face stricter rules than oil and gas.

Oklahoma labor commissioner outlines ride safety ahead of state fairs

Oklahoma labor commissioner outlines ride safety ahead of state fairs

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborne says ride safety and transparency remain priorities as the state prepares for upcoming fairs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Expert warns Social Security could face insolvency within decade

Expert warns Social Security could face insolvency within decade

Scott Mitchell In this edition of "Hot Seat", Scott Mitchell and Ben Tomchik discuss the future of Social Security, including warnings that the program could face insolvency within seven years if no action is taken.

D.C. Debrief

George Nigh to lie in state at Oklahoma Capitol ahead of public memorial service

George Nigh to lie in state at Oklahoma Capitol ahead of public memorial service

Graham Dowers Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh will lie in state at the Capitol on Monday ahead of a public memorial service honoring his life and decades of leadership.

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

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.

DC Debrief: Budget advances, major job creators, appropriations

DC Debrief: Budget advances, major job creators, appropriations

Alex Cameron Major legislation, budget decisions and a huge economic boost for Pryor, OK - all the critical news from D.C. Oklahomans need to know.

George Nigh to lie in state at Oklahoma Capitol ahead of public memorial service

George Nigh to lie in state at Oklahoma Capitol ahead of public memorial service

Graham Dowers Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh will lie in state at the Capitol on Monday ahead of a public memorial service honoring his life and decades of leadership.

Speaker Johnson sends House home early amid Epstein file resolution standoff

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.

DC Debrief: Budget advances, major job creators, appropriations

DC Debrief: Budget advances, major job creators, appropriations

Alex Cameron Major legislation, budget decisions and a huge economic boost for Pryor, OK - all the critical news from D.C. Oklahomans need to know.