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Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Alex Cameron President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps toward closing the Department of Education, though congressional approval is required for full elimination.

House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

Associated Press The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line.

Hundreds Rally At State Capitol Against Green Energy Initiatives

Hundreds Rally At State Capitol Against Green Energy Initiatives

News 9 Hundreds of people rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Tuesday, where Republican lawmakers and Attorney General Gentner Drummond spoke to oppose green energy initiatives, while Democratic leaders advocated for a balanced energy approach.

Todd Hiett Removed As Chairman Of Corporation Commission

Todd Hiett Removed As Chairman Of Corporation Commission

News 9 Todd Hiett has stepped down as Chairman of Corporation Commission.

Barack And Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris, Giving Her Expected But Crucial Support

Barack And Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris, Giving Her Expected But Crucial Support

Associated Press Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Haley Weger House Democrats filed House Resolution 1052 to form a bipartisan committee to investigate the State Superintendent. House Republicans will decide whether or not to put the resolution up for a vote on the House floor.

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House Passes New Aid For Ukraine And Votes Next On Israel After Months Of Struggle

House Passes New Aid For Ukraine And Votes Next On Israel After Months Of Struggle

Associated Press “The only thing that has kept terrorists and tyrants at bay is the perception of a strong America, that we would stand strong,” Johnson said this week. “This is a very important message that we are going to send the world.”

House Passes New Aid For Ukraine And Votes Next On Israel After Months Of Struggle

House Passes New Aid For Ukraine And Votes Next On Israel After Months Of Struggle

Associated Press “The only thing that has kept terrorists and tyrants at bay is the perception of a strong America, that we would stand strong,” Johnson said this week. “This is a very important message that we are going to send the world.”

Congress Paralyzed Without House Speaker As Israel Battles With Hamas

Congress Paralyzed Without House Speaker As Israel Battles With Hamas

CBS News Following last week's historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy, there's no indication Republicans are any closer to finding common ground on who will lead the chamber. The speaker vacancy means the house can't do most of its work including proposed measures to send emergency funding to aid in Israel’s fight against Hamas militants.

Congress Paralyzed Without House Speaker As Israel Battles With Hamas

Congress Paralyzed Without House Speaker As Israel Battles With Hamas

CBS News Following last week's historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy, there's no indication Republicans are any closer to finding common ground on who will lead the chamber. The speaker vacancy means the house can't do most of its work including proposed measures to send emergency funding to aid in Israel’s fight against Hamas militants.

Kevin McCarthy Removed As House Speaker In Historic Vote

Kevin McCarthy Removed As House Speaker In Historic Vote

Associated Press House Republicans on Tuesday failed to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, making way for Gaetz's effort to evict McCarthy from his post.

Kevin McCarthy Removed As House Speaker In Historic Vote

Kevin McCarthy Removed As House Speaker In Historic Vote

Associated Press House Republicans on Tuesday failed to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, making way for Gaetz's effort to evict McCarthy from his post.

Ahead Of House Debt Ceiling Vote, Biden Shores Up Democrats And McCarthy Scrambles For GOP Support

Ahead Of House Debt Ceiling Vote, Biden Shores Up Democrats And McCarthy Scrambles For GOP Support

Associated Press Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assemble a coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans to push it to passage over fierce blowback from conservatives and some progressive dissent.

Ahead Of House Debt Ceiling Vote, Biden Shores Up Democrats And McCarthy Scrambles For GOP Support

Ahead Of House Debt Ceiling Vote, Biden Shores Up Democrats And McCarthy Scrambles For GOP Support

Associated Press Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assemble a coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans to push it to passage over fierce blowback from conservatives and some progressive dissent.

Biden And GOP Rush To Complete Debt Ceiling Deal, Shore Up Support To Prevent Default

Biden And GOP Rush To Complete Debt Ceiling Deal, Shore Up Support To Prevent Default

Associated Press With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday were completing a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while trying to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.

Biden And GOP Rush To Complete Debt Ceiling Deal, Shore Up Support To Prevent Default

Biden And GOP Rush To Complete Debt Ceiling Deal, Shore Up Support To Prevent Default

Associated Press With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday were completing a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling while trying to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.

House Leaders Iron Out Specifics, Pass Long-Awaited Budget Bill

House Leaders Iron Out Specifics, Pass Long-Awaited Budget Bill

Haley Weger It’s the budget we’ve been waiting on for the last four months, the state is appropriating almost $13 billion for 2024. The budget is one step closer to the governor's desk as the legislative session comes to a close.

House Leaders Iron Out Specifics, Pass Long-Awaited Budget Bill

House Leaders Iron Out Specifics, Pass Long-Awaited Budget Bill

Haley Weger It’s the budget we’ve been waiting on for the last four months, the state is appropriating almost $13 billion for 2024. The budget is one step closer to the governor's desk as the legislative session comes to a close.

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Debt Limit Talks Make Little Headway As Biden, World Leaders Watch From Afar

Debt Limit Talks Make Little Headway As Biden, World Leaders Watch From Afar

Associated Press Debt limit talks between the White House and House Republicans stopped, started and stopped again heading into a weekend where President Joe Biden and world leaders watched from afar, hoping high-stakes negotiations would make progress on avoiding a potentially catastrophic federal default.

Debt Limit Talks Make Little Headway As Biden, World Leaders Watch From Afar

Debt Limit Talks Make Little Headway As Biden, World Leaders Watch From Afar

Associated Press Debt limit talks between the White House and House Republicans stopped, started and stopped again heading into a weekend where President Joe Biden and world leaders watched from afar, hoping high-stakes negotiations would make progress on avoiding a potentially catastrophic federal default.

Federal Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Address Debt Limit

Federal Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Address Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from painstakingly slow negotiations.

Federal Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Address Debt Limit

Federal Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Address Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from painstakingly slow negotiations.

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Biden, Congressional Leaders Likely To Meet Tuesday For Talks On Raising The Debt Limit

Associated Press President Joe Biden and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.

Speaker McCarthy Faces Big Test As Debt Bill Heads For Vote

Speaker McCarthy Faces Big Test As Debt Bill Heads For Vote

Associated Press Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hurtling toward one of the most consequential weeks of the new House Republican majority as he labors to pass a partisan package that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep cuts that some in his own party oppose.

Speaker McCarthy Faces Big Test As Debt Bill Heads For Vote

Speaker McCarthy Faces Big Test As Debt Bill Heads For Vote

Associated Press Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hurtling toward one of the most consequential weeks of the new House Republican majority as he labors to pass a partisan package that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep cuts that some in his own party oppose.

Okla. House Censures Member For Interfering With Investigation On Alleged State Capitol Assault

Okla. House Censures Member For Interfering With Investigation On Alleged State Capitol Assault

News 9 The Oklahoma House of Representatives censured a member Tuesday for their interference with a law enforcement investigation at the Oklahoma Capitol.

Okla. House Censures Member For Interfering With Investigation On Alleged State Capitol Assault

Okla. House Censures Member For Interfering With Investigation On Alleged State Capitol Assault

News 9 The Oklahoma House of Representatives censured a member Tuesday for their interference with a law enforcement investigation at the Oklahoma Capitol.

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections.

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections.

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'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

Chloe Abbott A bill has passed out of the Senate this week that would make it illegal to use or sell kratom if it's synthesized and contains more than one percent of 7-Hydroxy. Right now, people can buy it legally, but the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it's extremely powerful and is the same as taking a handful of painkillers.

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

Chloe Abbott A bill has passed out of the Senate this week that would make it illegal to use or sell kratom if it's synthesized and contains more than one percent of 7-Hydroxy. Right now, people can buy it legally, but the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it's extremely powerful and is the same as taking a handful of painkillers.

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Sam Carrico The Muskogee County District Attorney has cleared two officers who shot at a homicide suspect earlier this month.

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Sam Carrico The Muskogee County District Attorney has cleared two officers who shot at a homicide suspect earlier this month.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Oklahoma City defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 on Thursday night as the Thunder won their eighth straight and team-record 61st game of the season.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Oklahoma City defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 on Thursday night as the Thunder won their eighth straight and team-record 61st game of the season.

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'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

'Described as taking large quantities of pain pills': OBN on a Senate bill that would regulate Katrom in Oklahoma

Chloe Abbott A bill has passed out of the Senate this week that would make it illegal to use or sell kratom if it's synthesized and contains more than one percent of 7-Hydroxy. Right now, people can buy it legally, but the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says it's extremely powerful and is the same as taking a handful of painkillers.

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Muskogee County District Attorney clears officers who shot at homicide suspect

Sam Carrico The Muskogee County District Attorney has cleared two officers who shot at a homicide suspect earlier this month.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as NBA-leading Thunder beat Grizzlies for team-record 61st victory

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Oklahoma City defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 on Thursday night as the Thunder won their eighth straight and team-record 61st game of the season.

Union Public Schools faces bus driver shortage, parents express outrage

Union Public Schools faces bus driver shortage, parents express outrage

MaKayla Glenn Union Public Schools has announced that starting Monday, several bus routes will be suspended due to a severe shortage of bus drivers. The district says it has tried multiple solutions, including having staff drive buses, but is now unable to provide full transportation service. Parents are upset about the short notice, with many now scrambling to find alternative ways to get their children to school. The shortage is part of a larger issue affecting schools across Oklahoma and the country.

Cleanup continues in Mannford as students head back to school

Cleanup continues in Mannford as students head back to school

Emory Bryan Students returned to class in Mannford on Thursday after being out for two weeks due to the devastation caused by wildfires. While life begins to return to normal for students, the cleanup is far from over.

Oklahoma nursing homes face uncertain future with less staffing, burnout, and more patients

Oklahoma nursing homes face uncertain future with less staffing, burnout, and more patients

Kristen Weaver Nursing homes across the country are facing a scary future: fewer staff projected over the next few decades, and more and more people who will need long-term care.

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