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D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

D.C. Debrief: Budget resolution, trade war, and foreign policy challenges

Alex Cameron Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week.

What to know about the current funding crisis

What to know about the current funding crisis

Alex Cameron Congress is operating under a temporary funding measure until March 14, while Senate negotiations continue over a Republican proposal to extend it through September.

Congress pushes to avert government shutdown; Oklahoma 'earmarks' at risk

Congress pushes to avert government shutdown; Oklahoma 'earmarks' at risk

Alex Cameron Congress is working to pass a resolution to avoid a government shutdown, but it could leave several Oklahoma earmarks unfunded. Here's Griffin Media's Alex Cameron with more from Washington

Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate

Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate

Associated Press The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.

Q&A: Oklahoma delegation reacts to federal funding, cabinet appointments, & budget plans

Q&A: Oklahoma delegation reacts to federal funding, cabinet appointments, & budget plans

Alex Cameron Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron answered questions about federal funding, cabinet appointments, and the administration’s budget plans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Associated Press In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs.

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White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

Alex Cameron The White House ordered a review of federal grants to align with President Trump’s priorities, sparking lawsuits and criticism from Democrats who argue the funding is mandated by Congress.

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

White House orders review of federal grants, prompting backlash

Alex Cameron The White House ordered a review of federal grants to align with President Trump’s priorities, sparking lawsuits and criticism from Democrats who argue the funding is mandated by Congress.

Senate confirms Noem as President Trump’s homeland security secretary

Senate confirms Noem as President Trump’s homeland security secretary

Associated Press The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Senate confirms Noem as President Trump’s homeland security secretary

Senate confirms Noem as President Trump’s homeland security secretary

Associated Press The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Alex Cameron The Senate braces for a weekend session as partisan battles over President Trump's Cabinet nominees delay key confirmations.

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Senate may work through weekend on Cabinet Confirmations

Alex Cameron The Senate braces for a weekend session as partisan battles over President Trump's Cabinet nominees delay key confirmations.

5 Things To Know About The Start Of The 119th Congress

5 Things To Know About The Start Of The 119th Congress

News On 6 Congress will begin its 119th session on January 3, with Republicans in control of the White House, U.S. House, and Senate, facing leadership elections and a crucial deadline for certifying Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory.

5 Things To Know About The Start Of The 119th Congress

5 Things To Know About The Start Of The 119th Congress

News On 6 Congress will begin its 119th session on January 3, with Republicans in control of the White House, U.S. House, and Senate, facing leadership elections and a crucial deadline for certifying Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory.

The 119th Congress Begins Friday; Here's What To Know

The 119th Congress Begins Friday; Here's What To Know

CBS News The 119th Congress begins on Friday with a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Here's what you should know before the 2025 legislative session begins.

The 119th Congress Begins Friday; Here's What To Know

The 119th Congress Begins Friday; Here's What To Know

CBS News The 119th Congress begins on Friday with a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Here's what you should know before the 2025 legislative session begins.

President Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Averting A Shutdown

President Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Averting A Shutdown

CBS News The Senate early Saturday morning overwhelmingly approved a bill to avert a prolonged government shutdown, just hours after the House passed the measure with wide bipartisan support. The Senate vote came just after the Friday midnight deadline that would have marked the beginning of the shutdown.

President Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Averting A Shutdown

President Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Averting A Shutdown

CBS News The Senate early Saturday morning overwhelmingly approved a bill to avert a prolonged government shutdown, just hours after the House passed the measure with wide bipartisan support. The Senate vote came just after the Friday midnight deadline that would have marked the beginning of the shutdown.

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Trump Chooses Pam Bondi For Attorney General Pick After Gaetz Withdraws

Trump Chooses Pam Bondi For Attorney General Pick After Gaetz Withdraws

Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial when he was accused — but not convicted — of abusing his power as he tried to condition U.S. military assistance to Ukraine on that country investigating then-former Vice President Joe Biden.

Trump Chooses Pam Bondi For Attorney General Pick After Gaetz Withdraws

Trump Chooses Pam Bondi For Attorney General Pick After Gaetz Withdraws

Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial when he was accused — but not convicted — of abusing his power as he tried to condition U.S. military assistance to Ukraine on that country investigating then-former Vice President Joe Biden.

Harris Concedes 2024 Election To Donald Trump In Speech At Howard University

Harris Concedes 2024 Election To Donald Trump In Speech At Howard University

CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 election to Donald Trump, urging supporters to continue fighting for democracy and justice, while emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

Harris Concedes 2024 Election To Donald Trump In Speech At Howard University

Harris Concedes 2024 Election To Donald Trump In Speech At Howard University

CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 election to Donald Trump, urging supporters to continue fighting for democracy and justice, while emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.

Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, Sets Stage For High-Stakes Post-Election Session

Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, Sets Stage For High-Stakes Post-Election Session

News 9 Members of Congress left Washington Thursday, having accomplished their primary task of passing a stopgap funding measure before the end of the federal fiscal year. That will keep the government open, but it sets up a high-stakes and contentious lame-duck session after the election in November.

Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, Sets Stage For High-Stakes Post-Election Session

Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, Sets Stage For High-Stakes Post-Election Session

News 9 Members of Congress left Washington Thursday, having accomplished their primary task of passing a stopgap funding measure before the end of the federal fiscal year. That will keep the government open, but it sets up a high-stakes and contentious lame-duck session after the election in November.

Harris Owns A Gun? Trump Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates? Party Lines Blur In Campaign’s Last Stretch

Harris Owns A Gun? Trump Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates? Party Lines Blur In Campaign’s Last Stretch

Associated Press One presidential candidate is talking up gun ownership and promising tough border security measures. The other vows to cap credit card interest rates and force insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization.

Harris Owns A Gun? Trump Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates? Party Lines Blur In Campaign’s Last Stretch

Harris Owns A Gun? Trump Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates? Party Lines Blur In Campaign’s Last Stretch

Associated Press One presidential candidate is talking up gun ownership and promising tough border security measures. The other vows to cap credit card interest rates and force insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization.

Fallout From Second Trump Assassination Attempt Felt On Capitol Hill

Fallout From Second Trump Assassination Attempt Felt On Capitol Hill

News 9 Following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Capitol Hill is debating whether more funding is needed for the U.S. Secret Service, with Republicans blaming inflammatory rhetoric from Democrats for increasing the risk, a claim Democrats reject.

Fallout From Second Trump Assassination Attempt Felt On Capitol Hill

Fallout From Second Trump Assassination Attempt Felt On Capitol Hill

News 9 Following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Capitol Hill is debating whether more funding is needed for the U.S. Secret Service, with Republicans blaming inflammatory rhetoric from Democrats for increasing the risk, a claim Democrats reject.

GOP-Favored Continuing Resolution Not Making Progress

GOP-Favored Continuing Resolution Not Making Progress

News 9 It’s reevaluation time for Republican leaders in the United States House of Representatives, as Congress has finished the week no closer to a government funding solution than when the week started. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pulled the continuing resolution (CR) he’d proposed from consideration, seeing it didn’t have the votes to pass.

GOP-Favored Continuing Resolution Not Making Progress

GOP-Favored Continuing Resolution Not Making Progress

News 9 It’s reevaluation time for Republican leaders in the United States House of Representatives, as Congress has finished the week no closer to a government funding solution than when the week started. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pulled the continuing resolution (CR) he’d proposed from consideration, seeing it didn’t have the votes to pass.

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Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Jeremie Poplin Jeremie Poplin and Steve McGehee reveal the Thunder's journey from tanking years to promising playoffs—insights on pivotal trades, coaching strategies, and player growth.

Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Jeremie Poplin Jeremie Poplin and Steve McGehee reveal the Thunder's journey from tanking years to promising playoffs—insights on pivotal trades, coaching strategies, and player growth.

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Carrie Winchel Former President Bill Clinton landed in Oklahoma City Friday afternoon. Clinton is the keynote speaker at Saturday’s remembrance ceremony marking 30 years since the Oklahoma City federal building bombing.

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Carrie Winchel Former President Bill Clinton landed in Oklahoma City Friday afternoon. Clinton is the keynote speaker at Saturday’s remembrance ceremony marking 30 years since the Oklahoma City federal building bombing.

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Alex Cameron Former U.S. Sen. Don Nickles vividly recalls the horror of the Oklahoma City bombing, the heroism of first responders, and his confidence in the FBI’s thorough investigation.

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Alex Cameron Former U.S. Sen. Don Nickles vividly recalls the horror of the Oklahoma City bombing, the heroism of first responders, and his confidence in the FBI’s thorough investigation.

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Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Rebuilding the OKC Thunder: A Deep Dive

Jeremie Poplin Jeremie Poplin and Steve McGehee reveal the Thunder's journey from tanking years to promising playoffs—insights on pivotal trades, coaching strategies, and player growth.

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Bill Clinton arrives in OKC ahead of bombing remembrance ceremony marking 30 years

Carrie Winchel Former President Bill Clinton landed in Oklahoma City Friday afternoon. Clinton is the keynote speaker at Saturday’s remembrance ceremony marking 30 years since the Oklahoma City federal building bombing.

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Q&A: Former Sen. Don Nickles reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later

Alex Cameron Former U.S. Sen. Don Nickles vividly recalls the horror of the Oklahoma City bombing, the heroism of first responders, and his confidence in the FBI’s thorough investigation.

Gov. Stitt orders flags to fly half-staff for 30th Anniversary of Murrah Building Bombing

Gov. Stitt orders flags to fly half-staff for 30th Anniversary of Murrah Building Bombing

Brandon Coons Governor Kevin Stitt issues an executive order ordering all American and Oklahoma flags in Oklahoma to fly at half-staff for the 30th Anniversary of the Murrah Building bombing on April 19, 1995.

Oklahoma City’s best patios for outdoor dining and drinks

Oklahoma City’s best patios for outdoor dining and drinks

Bella Roddy Oklahoma City has some amazing outdoor patios where you can kick back, enjoy great food and drinks, and soak up the atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a chill vibe or something a bit more lively, these spots offer the perfect setting to enjoy the best of the city’s food scene!

Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Associated Press Federal judge delays Trump's significant restructuring at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The decision comes amid concern about potential violation of safeguarding rules.

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