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Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Alex Cameron Food security advocates from Oklahoma are pressing lawmakers in Washington to pass a new Farm Bill, citing rising demand for hunger relief services and the critical role the bill plays in combating food insecurity across the state.

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

News 9 When the next Congress is sworn in on January 3, House Republicans will still have a narrow majority, under leadership that is mostly unchanged. One difference, however, will be at the top of the important House GOP Policy Committee — it will now be chaired by Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern.

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

Alex Cameron Senator Markwayne Mullin praises new Senate GOP leader John Thune, dismissing rumors of his own cabinet selection under President Trump.

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Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Alex Cameron As the GOP eyes new legislative priorities under President-elect Trump, the current Congress confronts crucial tasks, including government funding and defense, before the December deadline.

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

News 9 President Joe Biden assured a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, calling on Americans to embrace unity and trust in the electoral system.

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

News 9 President Joe Biden assured a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, calling on Americans to embrace unity and trust in the electoral system.

Washington Leaders React To Results Of 2024 Election

Alex Cameron President-elect Donald Trump secured enough states to achieve victory, setting up a shift in Washington with the Senate confirmed to turn Republican and a potential GOP takeover in the House as well.

Washington Leaders React To Results Of 2024 Election

Oklahoma House Delegation Set To Hold As Tight Races Nationwide Determine House Majority

News 9 News 9’s Oklahoma Bureau Chief Alex Cameron reports that Oklahoma’s U.S. House delegation is expected to remain unchanged, with all incumbents likely returning to their seats. However, the balance of power in the House of Representatives remains uncertain as competitive races in states like New York and California could swing the majority.

Oklahoma House Delegation Set To Hold As Tight Races Nationwide Determine House Majority

Trump And Harris Make Last Push In Key Battleground States Ahead Of Election

Alex Cameron On the day before Election Day, both Trump and Harris were mobilizing voters in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the crucial role of turnout in a tight race.

Trump And Harris Make Last Push In Key Battleground States Ahead Of Election

Alex Cameron On the day before Election Day, both Trump and Harris were mobilizing voters in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the crucial role of turnout in a tight race.

Sen. Mullin, Congressman Cole Return From Middle East, Stress Importance Of U.S. Leadership

Alex Cameron Two members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation, Sen. Mullin and Congressman Cole, recently returned from the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of U.S. leadership and support for Israel while advocating for humanitarian aid in the region.

Sen. Mullin, Congressman Cole Return From Middle East, Stress Importance Of U.S. Leadership

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Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Purge To Stand

News On 6 This week the United States Supreme Court blocked a lower-court ruling that would prevent Virginia from removing more than a thousand noncitizens from its voter rolls

Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Purge To Stand

News On 6 This week the United States Supreme Court blocked a lower-court ruling that would prevent Virginia from removing more than a thousand noncitizens from its voter rolls

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

Alex Cameron The election next Tuesday will determine not only who the next President is but also, importantly, who controls Congress. Every member of the House and a third of senators are on the ballot, and the stakes are very high. Neither of Oklahoma's senators is up for re-election this cycle, but four of five House seats are in the mix Tuesday. And while it's unlikely there will be any change in Oklahoma's delegation, the delegation's overall influence could change dramatically.

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

Heightened Security, Perimeter Fencing Return to D.C. Amid Election Season Concerns

News 9 With the nation so sharply divided politically and many Republicans still disputing Joe Biden’s win four years ago, we’re seeing extra security measures being taken this election season.

Heightened Security, Perimeter Fencing Return to D.C. Amid Election Season Concerns

News 9 With the nation so sharply divided politically and many Republicans still disputing Joe Biden’s win four years ago, we’re seeing extra security measures being taken this election season.

Race Between Harris, Trump Close In The Polls With A Week To Go Before Election Day

Alex Cameron With just a week left in the presidential campaign and the race as tight as it could possibly be, former President Donald Trump was set to host a rally Monday night in Atlanta, while Vice President Kamala Harris was making several stops in Michigan, and many Americans were busy voting early.

Race Between Harris, Trump Close In The Polls With A Week To Go Before Election Day

Senator Lankford: Illegal Crossings Down, But Challenges Remain At The U.S.-Mexico Border

Alex Cameron Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border are down to levels not seen since the last months of the Trump presidency. The Biden administration is touting that as a win, but Oklahoma's congressional delegation doesn't necessarily agree.

Senator Lankford: Illegal Crossings Down, But Challenges Remain At The U.S.-Mexico Border

Pentagon Confirms 3,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Raising Concerns About Putin's War In Ukraine

Alex Cameron U.S. military leaders have confirmed what could amount to a serious escalation of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine -- an estimated 3,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, although the Pentagon says is not yet clear how they will be used.

Pentagon Confirms 3,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Raising Concerns About Putin's War In Ukraine

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Oklahoma Food Leaders Urge Delegation To Address Hunger Crisis With New Farm Bill

Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern To Lead House GOP Policy Committee, Pledging To Revitalize Its Role

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Oklahoma Delegation Reacts To President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks

Sen. Lankford Gets Leadership Position In Senate GOP

Mullin Applauds New Senate Leadership, Dismisses Possibility Of Cabinet Selection

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Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

Presidential Transition Begins, Biden Addresses Nation

Washington Leaders React To Results Of 2024 Election

Washington Leaders React To Results Of 2024 Election

Oklahoma House Delegation Set To Hold As Tight Races Nationwide Determine House Majority

Oklahoma House Delegation Set To Hold As Tight Races Nationwide Determine House Majority

Trump And Harris Make Last Push In Key Battleground States Ahead Of Election

Trump And Harris Make Last Push In Key Battleground States Ahead Of Election

Sen. Mullin, Congressman Cole Return From Middle East, Stress Importance Of U.S. Leadership

Sen. Mullin, Congressman Cole Return From Middle East, Stress Importance Of U.S. Leadership

Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Purge To Stand

Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Purge To Stand

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

Heightened Security, Perimeter Fencing Return to D.C. Amid Election Season Concerns

Heightened Security, Perimeter Fencing Return to D.C. Amid Election Season Concerns

Race Between Harris, Trump Close In The Polls With A Week To Go Before Election Day

Race Between Harris, Trump Close In The Polls With A Week To Go Before Election Day

Senator Lankford: Illegal Crossings Down, But Challenges Remain At The U.S.-Mexico Border

Senator Lankford: Illegal Crossings Down, But Challenges Remain At The U.S.-Mexico Border

Pentagon Confirms 3,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Raising Concerns About Putin's War In Ukraine

Pentagon Confirms 3,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Raising Concerns About Putin's War In Ukraine