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Sen. Lankford Advocates For Big Beautiful Bill to Prevent Tax Hike Before July 4 Deadline

Sen. Lankford Advocates For Big Beautiful Bill to Prevent Tax Hike Before July 4 Deadline

David Prock U.S. Senators are currently evaluating a significant bill proposed by President Trump. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, part of the tax-writing committee, highlighted the bill's two main goals: preventing a looming tax increase for Americans next year and addressing $2 trillion in overspending.

Gov. Stitt issues apology to state senator over State Dept. of Mental Health spat

Gov. Stitt issues apology to state senator over State Dept. of Mental Health spat

Christian Hans Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an apology after calling out a state senator during the removal process of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services commissioner.

Backlog of 48,000 tribal probate cases spurs concern from Interior Secretary

Backlog of 48,000 tribal probate cases spurs concern from Interior Secretary

Erin Conrad The Department of the Interior has identified more than 48,000 unresolved tribal probate cases, impacting the future of tribal communities and trust land.

New Tort Reform ideas signed into law during 2026 legislative session

New Tort Reform ideas signed into law during 2026 legislative session

Haley Hetrick The 2026 legislative session had a big focus on business and economic development, with lawmakers passing bills on tax cuts, business courts, bringing in new companies and tort reform.

Q&A with Senator Lankford on recent trip to the Middle East

Q&A with Senator Lankford on recent trip to the Middle East

Alex Cameron Just back from an official trip to the Middle East for the Senate Intelligence Committee, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford says there is still plenty to be concerned about in the region, but also, he insists, good reason for optimism.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Q&A: Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Q&A: Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill

Alex Cameron The fate of President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" is now in the hands of the Senate's Republican majority. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin speaks candidly about some of the bill's more controversial aspects and explains what he expects will happen.

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Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Graham Dowers Governor Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner after Oklahoma lawmakers oust previous appointee.

Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Gov. Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner

Graham Dowers Governor Stitt appoints retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim mental health commissioner after Oklahoma lawmakers oust previous appointee.

Superintendent Walters promises 'patriotic education,' defends Bible plan and lawsuit

Superintendent Walters promises 'patriotic education,' defends Bible plan and lawsuit

Graham Dowers Superintendent Ryan Walters sits down to discuss major changes in education this fall, including new history standards, Bible distribution, and ongoing legal battles over immigration costs.

Superintendent Walters promises 'patriotic education,' defends Bible plan and lawsuit

Superintendent Walters promises 'patriotic education,' defends Bible plan and lawsuit

Graham Dowers Superintendent Ryan Walters sits down to discuss major changes in education this fall, including new history standards, Bible distribution, and ongoing legal battles over immigration costs.

Q&A with Senator Markwayne Mullin: Possible Sanctions on Russia

Q&A with Senator Markwayne Mullin: Possible Sanctions on Russia

Alex Cameron With Russian President Putin facing mounting criticism for escalating attacks on Ukraine after claiming to want a peace agreement, the U.S. Senate is considering moving forward with bipartisan legislation to impose "crippling" sanctions on Russia. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin says Putin underestimates President Trump's and Congress's resolve at his own peril.

Q&A with Senator Markwayne Mullin: Possible Sanctions on Russia

Q&A with Senator Markwayne Mullin: Possible Sanctions on Russia

Alex Cameron With Russian President Putin facing mounting criticism for escalating attacks on Ukraine after claiming to want a peace agreement, the U.S. Senate is considering moving forward with bipartisan legislation to impose "crippling" sanctions on Russia. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin says Putin underestimates President Trump's and Congress's resolve at his own peril.

'Highs and lows' from the 2026 legislative session

'Highs and lows' from the 2026 legislative session

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers have officially finalized their work for the first session of the 60th legislature. More than 500 bills were signed into law this year, as republicans call it a successful session.

'Highs and lows' from the 2026 legislative session

'Highs and lows' from the 2026 legislative session

Haley Hetrick State lawmakers have officially finalized their work for the first session of the 60th legislature. More than 500 bills were signed into law this year, as republicans call it a successful session.

What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look

What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look

Associated Press Since Trump’s second term began, his administration has sought Supreme Court intervention to override lower court rulings blocking deportations, citizenship changes, and government reforms. Here's what remains on the Supreme Court's emergency docket this year.

What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look

What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look

Associated Press Since Trump’s second term began, his administration has sought Supreme Court intervention to override lower court rulings blocking deportations, citizenship changes, and government reforms. Here's what remains on the Supreme Court's emergency docket this year.

State lawmakers reflect on 2025 session, look ahead to unfinished business and 2026 elections

State lawmakers reflect on 2025 session, look ahead to unfinished business and 2026 elections

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting key accomplishments, unresolved issues, and the early start to the 2026 election cycle.

State lawmakers reflect on 2025 session, look ahead to unfinished business and 2026 elections

State lawmakers reflect on 2025 session, look ahead to unfinished business and 2026 elections

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting key accomplishments, unresolved issues, and the early start to the 2026 election cycle.

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Senate prepares to scrutinize 'Big Beautiful Bill' as Congress returns to budget work

Senate prepares to scrutinize 'Big Beautiful Bill' as Congress returns to budget work

Alex Cameron The Senate is set to review the narrowly passed House reconciliation bill, with key policy provisions facing removal under budget rules.

Senate prepares to scrutinize 'Big Beautiful Bill' as Congress returns to budget work

Senate prepares to scrutinize 'Big Beautiful Bill' as Congress returns to budget work

Alex Cameron The Senate is set to review the narrowly passed House reconciliation bill, with key policy provisions facing removal under budget rules.

Trump says he's doubling steel tariffs to 50% during visit to U.S. Steel mill near Pittsburgh

Trump says he's doubling steel tariffs to 50% during visit to U.S. Steel mill near Pittsburgh

CBS News President Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%, foreshadowing strengthened U.S. steel industry. Decisive steps combined with partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel.

Trump says he's doubling steel tariffs to 50% during visit to U.S. Steel mill near Pittsburgh

Trump says he's doubling steel tariffs to 50% during visit to U.S. Steel mill near Pittsburgh

CBS News President Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%, foreshadowing strengthened U.S. steel industry. Decisive steps combined with partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel.

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

MaKayla Glenn News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with Shelby Pope, a Skiatook-base nurse practitioner who says this change will make a big difference for both patients and small practices like hers.

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

What Oklahoma’s new nurse practitioner law means for patients and providers

MaKayla Glenn News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with Shelby Pope, a Skiatook-base nurse practitioner who says this change will make a big difference for both patients and small practices like hers.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Woman arrested outside Trump rally in Tulsa reaches settlement with city, awarded $700,000

Matt Kalish City of Tulsa settles civil rights lawsuit over Trump rally arrest.

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Vice President of EyesOver Technologies Kyle Loveless about Oklahoma's 2026 elections.

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Oklahoma’s 2026 campaign season already underway

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Vice President of EyesOver Technologies Kyle Loveless about Oklahoma's 2026 elections.

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers work past midnight, overriding majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes in intense legislative session.

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Lawmakers override majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes, as legislative session ends

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers work past midnight, overriding majority of Gov. Stitt's vetoes in intense legislative session.

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Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Hannah Sedgwick ONEOK Field to host free public watch parties for Games 2 and 3 of the Finals

Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Hannah Sedgwick ONEOK Field to host free public watch parties for Games 2 and 3 of the Finals

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

Hannah Sedgwick Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ Harden Vol. 9 ‘JDub’ sneakers June 6, inspired by Pinky and the Brain and built for performance.

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

Hannah Sedgwick Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ Harden Vol. 9 ‘JDub’ sneakers June 6, inspired by Pinky and the Brain and built for performance.

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

MaKayla Glenn A Green Country woman is warning others about Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a serious red meat allergy caused by tick bites. Tawanna Ross Leivan, along with her husband, son, and mother, all live with the condition. It affects not just food, but medications and daily products. Doctors say awareness is key, and if you feel sick hours after eating meat, ask your doctor about Alpha-Gal.

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

MaKayla Glenn A Green Country woman is warning others about Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a serious red meat allergy caused by tick bites. Tawanna Ross Leivan, along with her husband, son, and mother, all live with the condition. It affects not just food, but medications and daily products. Doctors say awareness is key, and if you feel sick hours after eating meat, ask your doctor about Alpha-Gal.

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Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Watch OKC Thunder NBA Finals on Tulsa’s biggest screen at ONEOK Field

Hannah Sedgwick ONEOK Field to host free public watch parties for Games 2 and 3 of the Finals

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

‘JDub’ Harden Vol. 9: Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ cartoon-inspired sneakers

Hannah Sedgwick Adidas drops Jalen Williams’ Harden Vol. 9 ‘JDub’ sneakers June 6, inspired by Pinky and the Brain and built for performance.

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

MaKayla Glenn A Green Country woman is warning others about Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a serious red meat allergy caused by tick bites. Tawanna Ross Leivan, along with her husband, son, and mother, all live with the condition. It affects not just food, but medications and daily products. Doctors say awareness is key, and if you feel sick hours after eating meat, ask your doctor about Alpha-Gal.

Data Center planned for north Tulsa County on 500-acre pasture rezoned for industrial use

Data Center planned for north Tulsa County on 500-acre pasture rezoned for industrial use

Emory Bryan A data center is planned for a site in North Tulsa County, after the land was rezoned, with a representative of the developer pledging no negative impact on the surrounding area.

Judge orders Tulsa business owner to pay 2 out-of-state customers

Judge orders Tulsa business owner to pay 2 out-of-state customers

Reagan Ledbetter A Tulsa judge orders a Green Country businessman to pay tens of thousands of dollars to two out-of-state customers for work that they say was never done. A Maryland man and an Arkansas man say they paid Allen Jamison and his business, Luxury Exotics Customs and Replicas LLC, but they say the work was never done.

Tulsa mom's van catches fire as kids were getting inside

Tulsa mom's van catches fire as kids were getting inside

MaKayla Glenn A Tulsa mother is heartbroken after the used van she bought for her family burst into flames—just two weeks after purchase.

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