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Senate Rejects Impeachment Charges Against Secretary Mayorkas

Senate Rejects Impeachment Charges Against Secretary Mayorkas

Alex Cameron The United States Senate’s impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is over before it started. Democrats, who narrowly control the Senate, voted Wednesday to dismiss the articles of impeachment over the strong objections of Republicans.

House Speaker's Future In Question, Cabinet Secretary Impeachment Enters Trial Stage

House Speaker's Future In Question, Cabinet Secretary Impeachment Enters Trial Stage

News 9 The 118th Congress continues to take steps into uncharted territory, or at least into territory that hasn't been navigated in a long, long time. The first impeachment of a cabinet secretary in 150 years moved to the trial stage today, while the House Speaker's future took another turn.

Japan Prime Minister Presses Congress Not To Back Away From Global Engagement

Japan Prime Minister Presses Congress Not To Back Away From Global Engagement

News 9 Pressure continues to build on Congress, and primarily on the Republican-controlled House, to pass a foreign aid bill.

FISA Renewal Bill Held Up On Procedural Vote

FISA Renewal Bill Held Up On Procedural Vote

Alex Cameron Division within the House Republican conference is jeopardizing the ongoing ability of the federal government to keep tabs on potential threats from adversaries through the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA.

Sen. Lankford Urges President Biden And Congress To Stand With Israel

Sen. Lankford Urges President Biden And Congress To Stand With Israel

News 9 Just back from a weeklong trip to Israel, U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) says the longtime U.S. ally is feeling ‘abandoned’ in its fight to defend itself from terrorists, and he’s calling on both the Biden Administration and Congress to step up and make strong statements of support.

Congress Returns To Eclipse, Long To-Do List After 2-Week Break

Congress Returns To Eclipse, Long To-Do List After 2-Week Break

Alex Cameron There certainly have been eclipse-like moments for this Congress in the past year, as fractures within the House Republican conference and partisan standoffs with the Democrat-controlled Senate very nearly plunged government operations into darkness on several occasions. But bipartisan majorities did finally approve full appropriations for the remainder of the current fiscal year just before going on break, so they begin this new work period being burdened with one less thing.

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Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin In D.C. Laying Groundwork For Changes To Major Crimes Act

Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin In D.C. Laying Groundwork For Changes To Major Crimes Act

News 9 The Cherokee Nation continues to move forward with an effort to tweak the federal law that determines jurisdiction in many major crimes involving Native Americans, and that effort took the tribe's leader to the nation's capital this week.

Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin In D.C. Laying Groundwork For Changes To Major Crimes Act

Cherokee Nation Chief Hoskin In D.C. Laying Groundwork For Changes To Major Crimes Act

News 9 The Cherokee Nation continues to move forward with an effort to tweak the federal law that determines jurisdiction in many major crimes involving Native Americans, and that effort took the tribe's leader to the nation's capital this week.

Lawmakers Argue For Bill On Texas Border Issues

Lawmakers Argue For Bill On Texas Border Issues

Alex Cameron Lawyers for the federal government and the state of Texas were in front of an appeals court Wednesday, arguing over the constitutionality of a Texas law that allows local officers to arrest and charge immigrants suspected of entering the country illegally.

Lawmakers Argue For Bill On Texas Border Issues

Lawmakers Argue For Bill On Texas Border Issues

Alex Cameron Lawyers for the federal government and the state of Texas were in front of an appeals court Wednesday, arguing over the constitutionality of a Texas law that allows local officers to arrest and charge immigrants suspected of entering the country illegally.

Edmond Memorial High School Orchestra Goes To D.C. After 2020 Trip Canceled

Edmond Memorial High School Orchestra Goes To D.C. After 2020 Trip Canceled

Alex Cameron An Oklahoma high school orchestra trip to DC planned for March of 2020, was canceled because of COVID. That trip finally happened this week with 44 Oklahoma students getting to perform in our nation's capitol.

Edmond Memorial High School Orchestra Goes To D.C. After 2020 Trip Canceled

Edmond Memorial High School Orchestra Goes To D.C. After 2020 Trip Canceled

Alex Cameron An Oklahoma high school orchestra trip to DC planned for March of 2020, was canceled because of COVID. That trip finally happened this week with 44 Oklahoma students getting to perform in our nation's capitol.

Representative Cole Confident Congress Will Provide Funding Needed To Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

Representative Cole Confident Congress Will Provide Funding Needed To Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

Alex Cameron The first massive crane arrived on Friday on the Patapsco River in Baltimore to begin the lengthy, and costly, process of removing the wreckage of the Key Bridge, reopening the port, and ultimately rebuilding the bridge. One member of the Oklahoma delegation will be more involved than most in determining how much of that cost is shouldered by taxpayers.

Representative Cole Confident Congress Will Provide Funding Needed To Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

Representative Cole Confident Congress Will Provide Funding Needed To Rebuild Baltimore Bridge

Alex Cameron The first massive crane arrived on Friday on the Patapsco River in Baltimore to begin the lengthy, and costly, process of removing the wreckage of the Key Bridge, reopening the port, and ultimately rebuilding the bridge. One member of the Oklahoma delegation will be more involved than most in determining how much of that cost is shouldered by taxpayers.

Lawmakers Discuss Rebuilding After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Lawmakers Discuss Rebuilding After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Alex Cameron The priority along the Patapsco River right now remains search and recovery -- recovering the bodies of the six construction workers presumed to have died and searching to make sure no others were lost. Once that is all complete, the focus will shift to reopening the channel and fixing the bridge.

Lawmakers Discuss Rebuilding After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Lawmakers Discuss Rebuilding After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Alex Cameron The priority along the Patapsco River right now remains search and recovery -- recovering the bodies of the six construction workers presumed to have died and searching to make sure no others were lost. Once that is all complete, the focus will shift to reopening the channel and fixing the bridge.

Dozens Of Oklahomans Meet With Senator Lankford At 'Java With James'

Dozens Of Oklahomans Meet With Senator Lankford At 'Java With James'

Alex Cameron In recent years, hundreds, if not thousands, of Oklahomans visiting the nation’s capital have discovered a program that not only offers expert insight into the workings of Congress and a personal audience with one of their U.S. Senators, but a free cup of coffee at the same time. It’s called ‘Java with James.’

Dozens Of Oklahomans Meet With Senator Lankford At 'Java With James'

Dozens Of Oklahomans Meet With Senator Lankford At 'Java With James'

Alex Cameron In recent years, hundreds, if not thousands, of Oklahomans visiting the nation’s capital have discovered a program that not only offers expert insight into the workings of Congress and a personal audience with one of their U.S. Senators, but a free cup of coffee at the same time. It’s called ‘Java with James.’

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OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

News 9 In Southeast Oklahoma City, agents conducted a raid that led them to large amounts of child porn inside a home, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.

OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

News 9 In Southeast Oklahoma City, agents conducted a raid that led them to large amounts of child porn inside a home, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

News 9 The first three games of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff run have been scheduled as the list of potential opponents narrows to two teams.

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

News 9 The first three games of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff run have been scheduled as the list of potential opponents narrows to two teams.

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

News 9 One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in southwest Oklahoma City, and later died according to Oklahoma City Police.

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

News 9 One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in southwest Oklahoma City, and later died according to Oklahoma City Police.

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OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

OSBI: Agents Raid SE OKC Home, Child Porn Found

News 9 In Southeast Oklahoma City, agents conducted a raid that led them to large amounts of child porn inside a home, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

Starting 3 Thunder Playoff Games Scheduled, List Of Opponents Narrows

News 9 The first three games of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff run have been scheduled as the list of potential opponents narrows to two teams.

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

1 Dead After Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting

News 9 One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in southwest Oklahoma City, and later died according to Oklahoma City Police.

4 Suspects In Texas County Double Homicide Appeared In Court

4 Suspects In Texas County Double Homicide Appeared In Court

News 9 The Office of the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the two deceased people found in Texas County on Tuesday, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.

Suspect Wanted For Assault At NW Oklahoma City Store, Victim Left With Brain Damage

Suspect Wanted For Assault At NW Oklahoma City Store, Victim Left With Brain Damage

Jennifer Pierce Oklahoma City police are looking for a suspect accused of a violent assault that left the victim with brain damage earlier this month. The victim has been in the hospital's intensive care unit for over a week.

Thieves Use Cloned Keys To Steal Cars From Oklahoma City Dealerships

Thieves Use Cloned Keys To Steal Cars From Oklahoma City Dealerships

News 9 Thieves are finding new ways to steal cars, according to Oklahoma City police. They are now using cloned key fobs and driving cars away from local dealerships at all hours of the day. The latest case happened this month in northwest Oklahoma City.

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RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

News 9 As Congress races the clock to finalize appropriations for the rest of the 2024 fiscal year, the Republican Study Committee, the largest GOP caucus on Capitol Hill, released its budget proposal Friday for 2025, with one Oklahoma member playing a prominent role. The budget blueprint, they say, is a thorough plan to address federal spending and start paying down the national debt by cutting spending by $16.7 trillion over ten years.

RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

News 9 As Congress races the clock to finalize appropriations for the rest of the 2024 fiscal year, the Republican Study Committee, the largest GOP caucus on Capitol Hill, released its budget proposal Friday for 2025, with one Oklahoma member playing a prominent role. The budget blueprint, they say, is a thorough plan to address federal spending and start paying down the national debt by cutting spending by $16.7 trillion over ten years.

Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern Co-Sponsors Resolution Supporting Israel

Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern Co-Sponsors Resolution Supporting Israel

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern is taking a lead role in trying to show U.S. support for Israel, even as its leaders face increasing pushback over their handling of the war in Gaza.

Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern Co-Sponsors Resolution Supporting Israel

Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern Co-Sponsors Resolution Supporting Israel

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern is taking a lead role in trying to show U.S. support for Israel, even as its leaders face increasing pushback over their handling of the war in Gaza.

Will Congress Pass Critical Appropriations Bills Before Midnight Deadline?

Will Congress Pass Critical Appropriations Bills Before Midnight Deadline?

News 9 The White House and congressional leaders appear to have reached a deal on the remaining appropriations bills to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. The question now is whether they can pass them quickly enough to beat a midnight Friday deadline and avoid a shutdown.

Will Congress Pass Critical Appropriations Bills Before Midnight Deadline?

Will Congress Pass Critical Appropriations Bills Before Midnight Deadline?

News 9 The White House and congressional leaders appear to have reached a deal on the remaining appropriations bills to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. The question now is whether they can pass them quickly enough to beat a midnight Friday deadline and avoid a shutdown.

Rep. Cole Pushing For Indian Boarding School Investigation Bill

Rep. Cole Pushing For Indian Boarding School Investigation Bill

Alex Cameron A full investigation and accounting of the indoctrination and abuse that took place at Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma and across the country is the aim of bipartisan legislation now under consideration on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Cole Pushing For Indian Boarding School Investigation Bill

Rep. Cole Pushing For Indian Boarding School Investigation Bill

Alex Cameron A full investigation and accounting of the indoctrination and abuse that took place at Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma and across the country is the aim of bipartisan legislation now under consideration on Capitol Hill.

'Critical Part Of National Security': New Law Increases Scrutiny Of Foreign Farm Purchases In The U.S.

'Critical Part Of National Security': New Law Increases Scrutiny Of Foreign Farm Purchases In The U.S.

Alex Cameron The next time a foreign entity attempts to buy farmland in Oklahoma, or anywhere in the country, the transaction should be more closely scrutinized, thanks to legislation sponsored by Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and signed into law last week by President Biden.

'Critical Part Of National Security': New Law Increases Scrutiny Of Foreign Farm Purchases In The U.S.

'Critical Part Of National Security': New Law Increases Scrutiny Of Foreign Farm Purchases In The U.S.

Alex Cameron The next time a foreign entity attempts to buy farmland in Oklahoma, or anywhere in the country, the transaction should be more closely scrutinized, thanks to legislation sponsored by Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and signed into law last week by President Biden.

Senator Lankford Helps Launch Federal Government Transparency Program

Senator Lankford Helps Launch Federal Government Transparency Program

Alex Cameron Last month, the Office of Management and Budget launched an online tool to make it easier for taxpayers to see not only where their hard-earned dollars are going but how they can potentially access them.

Senator Lankford Helps Launch Federal Government Transparency Program

Senator Lankford Helps Launch Federal Government Transparency Program

Alex Cameron Last month, the Office of Management and Budget launched an online tool to make it easier for taxpayers to see not only where their hard-earned dollars are going but how they can potentially access them.

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