Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela, stirring outcry
President Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela after a surprise military strike captured Nicolás Maduro—drawing global backlash and calls for UN action.
New DOJ docs suggest deeper Trump-Epstein link
DOJ files suggest deeper Trump-Epstein ties, including more shared flights. DOJ denies Trump’s involvement, calling some claims unfounded and false.
Oklahoma to send National Guard troops to D.C.
About 160 members of the Oklahoma National Guard will deploy to secure Washington, D.C. as a part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission.
South Carolina measles outbreak linked to misinformation
South Carolina’s measles outbreak follows earlier surges in Texas and Kansas, raising alarm about low vaccination rates and the spread of vaccine misinformation.
Nation’s longest shutdown ends as Trump signs bill
The longest U.S. government shutdown in history ends after 43 days as Trump signs a new spending bill; next battle centers on rising health care costs.
Court orders Trump admin to pay full $9B in SNAP benefits
A judge ordered the Trump administration to pay full November SNAP benefits, saying it used hunger as political leverage during the government shutdown.
Okla Gov. Stitt: Trump’s Guard plan defies states’ rights
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a longtime Trump ally, breaks ranks to oppose the former president’s push to send National Guard troops across state lines.
Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits
A new KFF poll shows most Americans—including many Trump supporters—want ACA tax credits renewed, adding pressure on Congress as the shutdown fight drags on.
Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Lucas blocks land return
Tribes say OKC’s Rep. Frank Lucas is stalling their 150-year fight for 10,000 acres near El Reno while pushing $16.6M for a research center.
New jobs report shows worst August job gains since 2010
The U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August, the weakest August since 2010. Unemployment rose to 4.3% as hiring slowed across key industries.
Survivors press Congress to release Epstein case files
Epstein survivors join lawmakers on Capitol Hill, pressing Congress to release case files and deliver long-sought accountability.
EPA site debunks contrail myths, Lankford backs it
The EPA launched a site debunking contrail conspiracies. Oklahoma Sen. Lankford supports the move, saying transparency helps counter false claims.
US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill
House GOP passed major tax cuts favoring the wealthy adding $3.4T to the deficit. Deep cuts hit Medicaid, SNAP, clean energy impacting the nation's poorest.
Trump admin freezes $70M+ in Okla federal education funds
The Trump Administration is freezing funds that support before-after school programs, language instruction for English language learners, and other programs.
