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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
