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The Hot Seat: Oklahoma Group Hopes To Boost Voter Turnout With Primary System Reform

News 9 Pat McFerron with Yes on 835 joined The Hot Seat with News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss Oklahoma's low voter turnout in the Presidential election and how a reform of Oklahoma's primary system could boost voter turnout.

Key Names In President-Elect Trump’s Cabinet: A Look At His Picks So Far

News 9 Here's a look at who Trump has picked for key cabinet positions so far:

Kevin Hern Weighs 2026 Oklahoma Governor Bid

Alex Cameron Congressman Kevin Hern is considering a run for Oklahoma governor in 2026 amid a competitive field of Republican candidates.

Sen. Mullin Reacts To Gaetz Withdrawal As Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General

News 9 Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration, as President-elect Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for the position.

Political Leaders In The State Respond To Matt Gaetz Withdraw

News 9 Oklahoma leaders are reacting to the news of Matt Gaetz withdrawing from Attorney General consideration.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Attorney General Nominee

Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for US attorney general.

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

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Operation Guardian, Immigration

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt is introducing Operation Guardian, a new initiative focused on deporting incarcerated illegal immigrants in Oklahoma. The plan emphasizes nonviolent offenders and aims to enhance public safety while reducing the financial strain on state resources.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Operation Guardian, Immigration

Hot Seat Extra: Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Designee Explains Leadership Style

News 9 Be sure to follow Scott Mitchell on his digital platforms at MitchellTalks.

Hot Seat Extra: Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Designee Explains Leadership Style

News 9 Be sure to follow Scott Mitchell on his digital platforms at MitchellTalks.

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

News 9 Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is requesting $474 million from the federal government to cover what he claims are the costs of educating undocumented students in the state.

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

News 9 Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is requesting $474 million from the federal government to cover what he claims are the costs of educating undocumented students in the state.

‘It’s Time To Fix This:' Oklahoma United Pushes For Open Primaries In State Elections

News 9 Just over half of Oklahomans voted in the presidential election trailing only Hawaii for the lowest voter turnout nationwide. Oklahoma United wants to amend the state constitution opening state primaries to everyone.

‘It’s Time To Fix This:' Oklahoma United Pushes For Open Primaries In State Elections

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.

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

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Vehicle Hits Pedestrian In SW OKC

News 9 Police say a vehicle hit a pedestrian in southwest Oklahoma City on Friday night.

1 Dead In NE OKC Crash

News 9 Police say one person was killed after being ejected from a crash in Northeast Oklahoma City Friday night.

1 Injured In NE OKC Shooting

News 9 One person is injured following a shooting in northeast Oklahoma City, according to police.

'Operation Shots Fired' Puts Metro Felons Convicted Of Weapons Charges In Federal Prisons

News 9 Federal prosecutors are cracking down on felons in Oklahoma charged with shooting crimes.

Metro Attorney Jailed After Outburst In Oklahoma County Courtroom

News 9 An attorney and former Norman City councilman is being held in jail following an outburst in an Oklahoma County courtroom.

Parker’s Journey: Oklahoma Boy Becomes First Pediatric Heart Recipient In Decades

News 9 It was an emotional day on Friday for an Oklahoma family whose young son received a heart transplant. Parker Helmerich is the first pediatric heart recipient in decades, performed at the Oklahoma Children's Hospital.

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Trump Picks Linda McMahon, Former Wrestling Executive, To Head Department Of Education

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he has picked Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive, to head the Department of Education, an agency he vowed to dismantle during his White House campaign.

Trump Picks Linda McMahon, Former Wrestling Executive, To Head Department Of Education

Trump Taps Dr. Mehmet Oz To Lead Key Medicare And Medicaid Agency

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has selected Dr. Mehmet Oz — a celebrity heart surgeon who hosted a daytime television show — to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trump Taps Dr. Mehmet Oz To Lead Key Medicare And Medicaid Agency

Prosecutors Urge Judge To Consider Postponing Trump's Sentencing Until After His Presidency

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Prosecutors Urge Judge To Consider Postponing Trump's Sentencing Until After His Presidency

CBS News President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Alex Cameron Under the continuing resolution (CR) that was passed in September, government agencies are funded through Dec. 20. That means the current Congress, in which Democrats still control the U.S. Senate, has just over a month to agree on what comes next.

Congress Faces Key Decisions On Spending Ahead Of December 20 Deadline

Russia Warns Of World War After Biden's Decision On Missiles For Ukraine

CBS News President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to fire U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia — a major policy shift announced over the weekend after months of intense lobbying by Kyiv — has drawn a furious response from Moscow.

Russia Warns Of World War After Biden's Decision On Missiles For Ukraine

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma State Senate New Leader, Legislature & Mental Health Lawsuit Settlement

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell is joined by Rep. Jon Echols and Jason Dunnington for Your Vote Counts.

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma State Senate New Leader, Legislature & Mental Health Lawsuit Settlement

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell is joined by Rep. Jon Echols and Jason Dunnington for Your Vote Counts.

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