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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.

DC Debrief: Oklahoma Lawmakers Deal With Partisan Clash Over Border Security Legislation

News On 6 Scott Mitchell and Alex Cameron discuss the role played by Oklahoma elected officials, particularly Senator James Lankford, in the ongoing debate surrounding the US-Mexico border situation.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Scraps Last-Minute Spending Bill That Would Keep Government Funded

CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson scrapped a last-minute measure to keep the government funded into spring and avoid a shutdown as he faced a revolt from his fellow Republicans and an increasing number of allies — including President-elect Donald Trump — objected to billions of dollars in spending that had been added to the bill.

House Approves $895 Billion Defense Bill With Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

CBS News The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats and threatened to topple the must-pass bill's chances in the chamber.

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.

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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

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

Alex Cameron As the GOP eyes new legislative priorities under President-elect Trump, the current Congress confronts crucial tasks, including government funding and defense, before the December deadline.

Congress Returns To Capitol Hill Amid GOP Gains, Faces Key Funding And Defense Legislation In Final Days

What Happens Next With The Election? Here's The Full Presidential Election Timeline

News 9 With Election Day in the books, the next step is the Electoral College. The process of electing the President of the United States can take almost two years and has several milestones along the way. However, many Americans may not be aware of the entire process. Here is a timeline and breakdown of how the United States elects its head of state from declaration to inauguration.

What Happens Next With The Election? Here's The Full Presidential Election Timeline

DOW Surges 1,500 As Stocks And Bitcoin Jump Following Trump's Election Win

Associated Press The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin all stormed higher Wednesday as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.

DOW Surges 1,500 As Stocks And Bitcoin Jump Following Trump's Election Win

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

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Challengers On The Rise: Democrat And Independent Aim To Unseat Kevin Hern In First District

Emory Bryan Democrat Dennis Baker and Independent Mark Sanders aim to unseat Republican Kevin Hern in the First District congressional race amidst changing voter sentiments.

Challengers On The Rise: Democrat And Independent Aim To Unseat Kevin Hern In First District

Emory Bryan Democrat Dennis Baker and Independent Mark Sanders aim to unseat Republican Kevin Hern in the First District congressional race amidst changing voter sentiments.

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

Alex Cameron The election next Tuesday will determine not only who the next President is but also, importantly, who controls Congress. Every member of the House and a third of senators are on the ballot, and the stakes are very high. Neither of Oklahoma's senators is up for re-election this cycle, but four of five House seats are in the mix Tuesday. And while it's unlikely there will be any change in Oklahoma's delegation, the delegation's overall influence could change dramatically.

Oklahoma's Key House Races In Upcoming Election

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

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

House Rejects GOP Plan To Fund Government As Deadline Nears

CBS News The House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to keep the government funded on Wednesday, with a small group of Republicans joining Democrats to oppose the measure and sending lawmakers scrambling for a backup plan with less than two weeks until a possible government shutdown.

House Rejects GOP Plan To Fund Government As Deadline Nears

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

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Flags 4 Vets: A Therapy Of Healing, Hope, And Honor For Veterans

News 9 Flags 4 Vets Made by Vets offers veterans therapeutic flag-making opportunities, creating meaningful connections and honoring their service.

1 Dead In Tuesday Single-Vehicle Crash Near Okarche

News 9 A 74-year-old Oklahoma City woman died in a single-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon near Okarche, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Police Respond To Norman Shooting, 2 Suspects Outstanding

News 9 Police are searching for two suspects following a shooting in Norman on Thursday evening.

Oklahoma Senator With Law Enforcement Background Reacts To New Orleans Terror Attack

News 9 Sen. Darrell Weaver from Moore is reacting to the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.

Clear Skies & Sun On Thursday, Arctic Front Arrives This Weekend

News 9 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

Movie Man: Films Hitting Theatres In 2025

News 9 News 9' Movie Man Dino Lalli previews some movies you can expect to see in 2025.

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