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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.
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Poll—Broad support for renewing health insurance tax credits

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill

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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.
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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.