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Weather Experts, Including Former OU Professor, Makes Case For Forecast Improvement To Congress

Alex Cameron A panel of U.S. weather experts, including the former director of the OU School of Meteorology, told members of the House Science Committee Tuesday that National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts, while of high quality, are not world-best. They also outlined steps Congress could take to change that.

Group Of Senate Democrats, Republicans Agree On Framework For Gun Violence Legislation

Alex Cameron There appears to be enough support from Senate Republicans to approve what would be the most significant federal gun safety legislation in almost thirty years.

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Republican Study Committee Proposes Alternative Plan To Balance Budget

Alex Cameron House Republicans, led by Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern, released an alternative budget Thursday that they say would put the nation back on the path to fiscal responsibility.

Republican Study Committee Proposes Alternative Plan To Balance Budget

Alex Cameron House Republicans, led by Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern, released an alternative budget Thursday that they say would put the nation back on the path to fiscal responsibility.

‘I’ll Be Paying Attention’: Some In Oklahoma Delegation Await Start Of Jan. 6 Insurrection Hearings

Alex Cameron The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will hold the first of several hearings laying out its initial findings Thursday night, providing Americans with an overview of the evidence the panel has been gathering for the last year.

‘I’ll Be Paying Attention’: Some In Oklahoma Delegation Await Start Of Jan. 6 Insurrection Hearings

Congress Debates Gun Control Legislation, Advocates Rally At The Capitol

Alex Cameron Hundreds of gun safety and gun control advocates rallied outside the Capitol Wednesday, cheering speeches from Democratic lawmakers who are pushing for passage of what they say are ‘common sense’ gun measures in the wake of a particularly deadly string of mass shootings across the country.

Congress Debates Gun Control Legislation, Advocates Rally At The Capitol

‘It’s About Human Life’: Family Of Buffalo Mass Shooting Pleads With Lawmakers For Effective Gun Legislation

Alex Cameron Federal lawmakers continue to work toward passage of some form of gun safety legislation in the wake of a string of deadly mass shootings. The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday issued a warning to Americans of the potential for copycat gun violence.

‘It’s About Human Life’: Family Of Buffalo Mass Shooting Pleads With Lawmakers For Effective Gun Legislation

ODOT Pushing For Oklahoma To Become Host Of Clean 'Hydrogen Hub'

News On 6 Oklahoma is hoping to play a key role in the nation's transition to clean energy, joining Arkansas and Louisiana in vying to be selected as one of four 'hydrogen hubs' called for in the administration's bipartisan infrastructure law.

ODOT Pushing For Oklahoma To Become Host Of Clean 'Hydrogen Hub'

US House Bills Called ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Could Address Gun Control In America

Alex Cameron The Democratic-controlled U.S. House is taking the first steps to enact gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that took the lives of 31 people, including 19 children, and just hours after the shooting Wednesday at the St. Francis Medical Center in Tulsa that left four dead.

US House Bills Called ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Could Address Gun Control In America

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Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

News 9 Firefighters are responding to a house fire Monday morning near Southwest 134th and Western in Moore.

Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

News 9 Firefighters are responding to a house fire Monday morning near Southwest 134th and Western in Moore.

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

CBS News As the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to strike down the decades-old rulings that once established a constitutional right to choose to have an abortion, Justice Clarence Thomas urged his colleagues to reevaluate other landmark cases protecting contraceptive access, same-sex relationships and same-sex marriages.

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

CBS News Police say former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was slapped inside a supermarket in the New York City borough of Staten Island Sunday while campaigning for his son, Andrew, CBS New York reports.

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

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Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

News 9 Firefighters are responding to a house fire Monday morning near Southwest 134th and Western in Moore.

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

Under New Abortion Laws, Prenatal Genetic Test Results Can Come Too Late

CBS News Many people decide to terminate their pregnancies after this diagnosis, a genetic counselor told Ann and her husband. But the counselor had more bad news: In two days, the family would no longer have that option in their home state of Texas.

US Basketball Star Griner Due In Russian Court

Associated Press More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, American basketball star Brittney Griner is to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing ahead of her trial.

Airlines Blame FAA For Flight Delays And Cancellations As July 4th Nears

CBS News Airlines under scrutiny for widespread flight disruptions are renewing their criticism of the government agency that manages the nation's airspace, saying that understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is "crippling" traffic along the East Coast.

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Cole Applauds Investigation Into Federal Indian Boarding School

Alex Cameron The nation's longest-serving Native American member of Congress says he is very supportive of a U.S. Interior Department investigation into the scope and impact of the nation's federal Indian boarding school system, which had a large footprint in Oklahoma.

Cole Applauds Investigation Into Federal Indian Boarding School

Democratic, Republican Senators Set Meeting On Gun Control 7 Days After Uvalde School Shooting

Alex Cameron A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is moving forward with efforts to find common ground on new gun control legislation in the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Democratic, Republican Senators Set Meeting On Gun Control 7 Days After Uvalde School Shooting

Alex Cameron A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is moving forward with efforts to find common ground on new gun control legislation in the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

2 Bills Would Bring Improvements To Arkansas River Navigation System

Alex Cameron Money included in two major pieces of federal legislation -- one already signed into law, the other likely to become law later this year -- is expected to provide a significant boost to commerce in Oklahoma and across the region by improving the 50-year-old McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, also known by its acronym, MKARNS.

2 Bills Would Bring Improvements To Arkansas River Navigation System

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Votes On Oil, Gas Company 'Price Gouging' Bill

Alex Cameron Oklahoma's congressional delegation cast five emphatic 'no' votes Thursday on legislation to stop alleged price gouging by oil and gas companies.

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Votes On Oil, Gas Company 'Price Gouging' Bill

Alex Cameron Oklahoma's congressional delegation cast five emphatic 'no' votes Thursday on legislation to stop alleged price gouging by oil and gas companies.

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Alex Cameron The national shortage of baby formula has become the latest partisan issue to ripple through the nation’s capital, prompting a flurry of actions by the Biden Administration, Democrats and charges of "too little, too late" from Republicans.

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Senate Republicans Challenge Biden Over Record-High Gas Prices

Alex Cameron Republican senators, including Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, held a press conference Wednesday to discuss the current record-high gasoline prices.

Senate Republicans Challenge Biden Over Record-High Gas Prices

Alex Cameron Republican senators, including Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, held a press conference Wednesday to discuss the current record-high gasoline prices.

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Oklahoma Republican Leaders Hold Different Views Of Ukraine Aid Package

Alex Cameron A procedural vote Monday for a $40 billion Ukraine aid package got overwhelming bipartisan support, including from Oklahoma’s two Republican senators.

Oklahoma Republican Leaders Hold Different Views Of Ukraine Aid Package

Alex Cameron A procedural vote Monday for a $40 billion Ukraine aid package got overwhelming bipartisan support, including from Oklahoma’s two Republican senators.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Would Provide Billions For Oklahoma Rural Communities

Alex Cameron A "once-in-a-generation opportunity" is how Biden administration officials are describing the potential improvements available to rural communities in Oklahoma through the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Would Provide Billions For Oklahoma Rural Communities

Tulsa Mayor Promotes Use Of American Rescue Funds During Visit With President Biden

Alex Cameron Many Republicans blame President Biden's nearly $2 trillion American Rescue Plan for overheating the economy and causing inflation to spike.

Tulsa Mayor Promotes Use Of American Rescue Funds During Visit With President Biden

Alex Cameron Many Republicans blame President Biden's nearly $2 trillion American Rescue Plan for overheating the economy and causing inflation to spike.

$40B In Ukraine Aid Likely To Be Approved This Week By Senate

Alex Cameron Final approval of legislation to provide $40 billion in additional funding to help Ukraine weather, and perhaps ultimately defeat, invading Russian forces could come as soon as this week following overwhelming bipartisan approval of the measure in the House Tuesday night.

$40B In Ukraine Aid Likely To Be Approved This Week By Senate

Republican Border Concerns Grow Over Title 42 Deadline

Alex Cameron In two weeks, the Biden administration is planning to end the use of what's known as Title 42 at the southern border.

Republican Border Concerns Grow Over Title 42 Deadline

Alex Cameron In two weeks, the Biden administration is planning to end the use of what's known as Title 42 at the southern border.

Republican's Disapprove Of White House's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Alex Cameron The Biden administration is facing significant partisan backlash over its creation of a Disinformation Governance Board intended to protect the country from threats that are “exacerbated by disinformation.”

Republican's Disapprove Of White House's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Plans To End Title 42

Alex Cameron In just over two weeks, the Biden administration is planning to end the use of what's known at Title 42 at the southern border. Republicans, and especially some of Oklahoma's congressional delegation, have been warning that this is a mistake.

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Plans To End Title 42

Dept. Of Homeland Security Works To Clear Up Confusion Around New 'Disinformation' Board

Alex Cameron The Biden administration is facing significant partisan backlash over its creation of a Disinformation Governance Board intended to safeguard the country from threats that are “exacerbated by disinformation.”

Dept. Of Homeland Security Works To Clear Up Confusion Around New 'Disinformation' Board

President Biden Requests Additional $33B In Aid For Ukraine

Alex Cameron More than two months into Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and not only do Russian troops appear intent on waging a protracted military campaign, but American lawmakers seem just as committed to providing Ukraine the support it needs to defend its land and people.

President Biden Requests Additional $33B In Aid For Ukraine

Sen. Lankford Rolls Out Latest Examples Of Federal Waste

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Senator James Lankford this week rolled out his latest report on what he says is wasteful spending in the nation's capital.

Sen. Lankford Rolls Out Latest Examples Of Federal Waste

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Senator James Lankford this week rolled out his latest report on what he says is wasteful spending in the nation's capital.

US Senate, House Democrats Outline Plan For Lowering Gas Prices

Alex Cameron Democratic leaders in Congress accused “big oil” of gouging consumers at the gas pump Thursday and vowed to move quickly on legislation to prevent such behavior and thereby bring down gas prices.

US Senate, House Democrats Outline Plan For Lowering Gas Prices

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Alex Cameron The final case to be argued before the Supreme Court in its 2021-22 term — and the last of Justice Stephen Breyer’s career — is Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a follow-up to the 2020 McGirt decision with significant implications for public safety in Oklahoma and potentially the entire country.

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade After Nearly 50 Years

WATCH LIVE | Oklahoma's U.S. Senate GOP Primary Debate

Senate To Review 2023 Military Spending Plan Named In Honor Of Jim Inhofe

Bill To Increase Security For Supreme Court Justices Heads To President's Desk

Weather Experts, Including Former OU Professor, Makes Case For Forecast Improvement To Congress

Group Of Senate Democrats, Republicans Agree On Framework For Gun Violence Legislation

Republican Study Committee Proposes Alternative Plan To Balance Budget

Republican Study Committee Proposes Alternative Plan To Balance Budget

‘I’ll Be Paying Attention’: Some In Oklahoma Delegation Await Start Of Jan. 6 Insurrection Hearings

‘I’ll Be Paying Attention’: Some In Oklahoma Delegation Await Start Of Jan. 6 Insurrection Hearings

Congress Debates Gun Control Legislation, Advocates Rally At The Capitol

Congress Debates Gun Control Legislation, Advocates Rally At The Capitol

‘It’s About Human Life’: Family Of Buffalo Mass Shooting Pleads With Lawmakers For Effective Gun Legislation

‘It’s About Human Life’: Family Of Buffalo Mass Shooting Pleads With Lawmakers For Effective Gun Legislation

ODOT Pushing For Oklahoma To Become Host Of Clean 'Hydrogen Hub'

ODOT Pushing For Oklahoma To Become Host Of Clean 'Hydrogen Hub'

US House Bills Called ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Could Address Gun Control In America

US House Bills Called ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Could Address Gun Control In America

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Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

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Fire Crews Battle House Fire In Moore

Justice Thomas Says Supreme Court Should Rethink Precedents On Contraception Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Rudy Giuliani Slapped While Campaigning For Son In NYC Supermarket

Under New Abortion Laws, Prenatal Genetic Test Results Can Come Too Late

US Basketball Star Griner Due In Russian Court

Airlines Blame FAA For Flight Delays And Cancellations As July 4th Nears

Cole Applauds Investigation Into Federal Indian Boarding School

Cole Applauds Investigation Into Federal Indian Boarding School

Democratic, Republican Senators Set Meeting On Gun Control 7 Days After Uvalde School Shooting

Democratic, Republican Senators Set Meeting On Gun Control 7 Days After Uvalde School Shooting

2 Bills Would Bring Improvements To Arkansas River Navigation System

2 Bills Would Bring Improvements To Arkansas River Navigation System

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Votes On Oil, Gas Company 'Price Gouging' Bill

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Votes On Oil, Gas Company 'Price Gouging' Bill

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Senate Republicans Challenge Biden Over Record-High Gas Prices

Senate Republicans Challenge Biden Over Record-High Gas Prices

Oklahoma Republican Leaders Hold Different Views Of Ukraine Aid Package

Oklahoma Republican Leaders Hold Different Views Of Ukraine Aid Package

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Would Provide Billions For Oklahoma Rural Communities

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Would Provide Billions For Oklahoma Rural Communities

Tulsa Mayor Promotes Use Of American Rescue Funds During Visit With President Biden

Tulsa Mayor Promotes Use Of American Rescue Funds During Visit With President Biden

$40B In Ukraine Aid Likely To Be Approved This Week By Senate

$40B In Ukraine Aid Likely To Be Approved This Week By Senate

Republican Border Concerns Grow Over Title 42 Deadline

Republican Border Concerns Grow Over Title 42 Deadline

Republican's Disapprove Of White House's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Republican's Disapprove Of White House's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Plans To End Title 42

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To Biden Administration's Plans To End Title 42

Dept. Of Homeland Security Works To Clear Up Confusion Around New 'Disinformation' Board

Dept. Of Homeland Security Works To Clear Up Confusion Around New 'Disinformation' Board

President Biden Requests Additional $33B In Aid For Ukraine

President Biden Requests Additional $33B In Aid For Ukraine

Sen. Lankford Rolls Out Latest Examples Of Federal Waste

Sen. Lankford Rolls Out Latest Examples Of Federal Waste

US Senate, House Democrats Outline Plan For Lowering Gas Prices

US Senate, House Democrats Outline Plan For Lowering Gas Prices

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement

Supreme Court To Hear New Case That Could Impact Oklahoma, Tribal Law Enforcement