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Republicans Make Little Or No Progress In Effort To Find A Viable Speaker Candidate

Republicans Make Little Or No Progress In Effort To Find A Viable Speaker Candidate

Alex Cameron The day started like most others this week: 200-some Republicans meeting behind closed doors to see if they could unify behind one member -- no longer Kevin McCarthy, no longer Steve Scalise, but now perhaps Ohio conservative Jim Jordan.

House GOP Kicks Off Majority With Vote To Slash IRS Funding

House GOP Kicks Off Majority With Vote To Slash IRS Funding

Associated Press House Republicans began their tenure in the majority Monday by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS

Congress Prepares To Take Up Bill Preventing Rail Strike

Congress Prepares To Take Up Bill Preventing Rail Strike

Associated Press Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike, reluctantly intervening in a labor dispute to stop what would surely be a devastating blow to the nation’s economy.

Congress Faces Lengthy Legislative To-Do List In Lame-Duck Session

Congress Faces Lengthy Legislative To-Do List In Lame-Duck Session

CBS News Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week for the final sprint before the end of the 117th Congress, and the House and Senate face a laundry list of legislative items before the year's end, ranging from a must-pass bill to keep federal agencies operating to a plan to reform how Congress counts electoral votes.

Hakeem Jeffries To Make Formal Bid To Be House Democratic Leader, Source Says

Hakeem Jeffries To Make Formal Bid To Be House Democratic Leader, Source Says

CBS News Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is expected to make a formal bid to be House Minority Leader on Friday, according to a person familiar with his plans.

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Pelosi Won’t Seek Leadership Role, Plans To Stay In Congress

Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections.

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Pelosi Holds Open Option Of Another Term As House Dem Leader

Pelosi Holds Open Option Of Another Term As House Dem Leader

Associated Press With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stayed mum Sunday on her future plans but said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader following a strong showing in the midterm elections.

Pelosi Holds Open Option Of Another Term As House Dem Leader

Pelosi Holds Open Option Of Another Term As House Dem Leader

Associated Press With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stayed mum Sunday on her future plans but said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader following a strong showing in the midterm elections.

Oklahoma Delegation Responds To House Democrats’ Proposed ‘Respect For Marriage Act’

Oklahoma Delegation Responds To House Democrats’ Proposed ‘Respect For Marriage Act’

Alex Cameron The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation that would enshrine the right of same-sex and biracial couples to legally marry in federal law, making moot any potential Supreme Court ruling that would take away those rights.

Oklahoma Delegation Responds To House Democrats’ Proposed ‘Respect For Marriage Act’

Oklahoma Delegation Responds To House Democrats’ Proposed ‘Respect For Marriage Act’

Alex Cameron The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation that would enshrine the right of same-sex and biracial couples to legally marry in federal law, making moot any potential Supreme Court ruling that would take away those rights.

House Passes Bill To Bolster Security For Supreme Court Justices

House Passes Bill To Bolster Security For Supreme Court Justices

CBS News By a wide bipartisan margin, the House approved on a bill on Tuesday to bolster security for Supreme Court justices and their families, a move that took on added urgency after a California man allegedly armed with a knife and handgun was arrested last week outside the Maryland house of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

House Passes Bill To Bolster Security For Supreme Court Justices

House Passes Bill To Bolster Security For Supreme Court Justices

CBS News By a wide bipartisan margin, the House approved on a bill on Tuesday to bolster security for Supreme Court justices and their families, a move that took on added urgency after a California man allegedly armed with a knife and handgun was arrested last week outside the Maryland house of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Lawmakers Draft Historic Bill On Puerto Rico's Territorial Status

Lawmakers Draft Historic Bill On Puerto Rico's Territorial Status

CBS News A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced last week that they have agreed on a discussion draft for a bill that would allow Puerto Rico's residents to vote on the island's territorial status.

Lawmakers Draft Historic Bill On Puerto Rico's Territorial Status

Lawmakers Draft Historic Bill On Puerto Rico's Territorial Status

CBS News A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced last week that they have agreed on a discussion draft for a bill that would allow Puerto Rico's residents to vote on the island's territorial status.

US Lawmakers Urge Binding Vote On Puerto Rico Status

US Lawmakers Urge Binding Vote On Puerto Rico Status

Associated Press A group of mostly Democratic congress members, including the House majority leader, on Thursday proposed a binding plebiscite to decide whether Puerto Rico should become a state or gain some sort of independence.

US Lawmakers Urge Binding Vote On Puerto Rico Status

US Lawmakers Urge Binding Vote On Puerto Rico Status

Associated Press A group of mostly Democratic congress members, including the House majority leader, on Thursday proposed a binding plebiscite to decide whether Puerto Rico should become a state or gain some sort of independence.

House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

News On 6 The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour.

House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

News On 6 The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour.

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US House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

US House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

News 9 The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour.

US House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

US House Approves $15 Minimum Wage For Workers

News 9 The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour.

Democrats Reevaluating Plans To Hike Lawmakers’ Pay

Democrats Reevaluating Plans To Hike Lawmakers’ Pay

News 9 A bipartisan push to increase lawmakers’ salaries after a decade-long pay freeze is running into predictable obstacles and could be close to unraveling. The issue has caused a ruckus inside the ranks of House Democrats, where freshmen in politically

Democrats Reevaluating Plans To Hike Lawmakers’ Pay

Democrats Reevaluating Plans To Hike Lawmakers’ Pay

News 9 A bipartisan push to increase lawmakers’ salaries after a decade-long pay freeze is running into predictable obstacles and could be close to unraveling. The issue has caused a ruckus inside the ranks of House Democrats, where freshmen in politically

President Trump Pushes Back On Impeachment: 'There Were No Crimes By Me'

President Trump Pushes Back On Impeachment: 'There Were No Crimes By Me'

News 9 President Trump said Monday that he could not be impeached by Congress because he had not committed any crimes. "Only high crimes and misdemeanors can lead to impeachment," Mr. Trump tweeted Monday morning. "There were no crimes by me (No Collusion, No Ob

President Trump Pushes Back On Impeachment: 'There Were No Crimes By Me'

President Trump Pushes Back On Impeachment: 'There Were No Crimes By Me'

News 9 President Trump said Monday that he could not be impeached by Congress because he had not committed any crimes. "Only high crimes and misdemeanors can lead to impeachment," Mr. Trump tweeted Monday morning. "There were no crimes by me (No Collusion, No Ob

Top Democrat Sees 'Considerable Evidence Of Obstruction Of Justice' In Mueller Report, Issues Subpoena

Top Democrat Sees 'Considerable Evidence Of Obstruction Of Justice' In Mueller Report, Issues Subpoena

News 9 House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said Friday he sees "considerable evidence of obstruction of justice" in special counsel Robert Mueller's report, but isn't sure where congressional investigations will end up.

Top Democrat Sees 'Considerable Evidence Of Obstruction Of Justice' In Mueller Report, Issues Subpoena

Top Democrat Sees 'Considerable Evidence Of Obstruction Of Justice' In Mueller Report, Issues Subpoena

News 9 House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said Friday he sees "considerable evidence of obstruction of justice" in special counsel Robert Mueller's report, but isn't sure where congressional investigations will end up.

Pelosi: House Anti-Hate Resolution Won’t Mention Rep. Omar

Pelosi: House Anti-Hate Resolution Won’t Mention Rep. Omar

News 9 Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate after an upheaval that split Democrats and clouded their agenda.

Pelosi: House Anti-Hate Resolution Won’t Mention Rep. Omar

Pelosi: House Anti-Hate Resolution Won’t Mention Rep. Omar

News 9 Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate after an upheaval that split Democrats and clouded their agenda.

U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Semitism Resolution

U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Semitism Resolution

News On 6 Democrats in the house of representatives are planning a vote to condemn anti-semitism this week.

U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Semitism Resolution

U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Semitism Resolution

News On 6 Democrats in the house of representatives are planning a vote to condemn anti-semitism this week.

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Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jeremie Poplin An Oklahoma top recruit, running back Kaydin Jones from Jenks High, will reveal his college decision on March 26. Relive his standout career as the moment approaches.

Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jeremie Poplin An Oklahoma top recruit, running back Kaydin Jones from Jenks High, will reveal his college decision on March 26. Relive his standout career as the moment approaches.

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

Associated Press A year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials honored the six construction workers killed in the disaster, while the port rebounds and investigations continue into the cause of the accident.

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

Associated Press A year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials honored the six construction workers killed in the disaster, while the port rebounds and investigations continue into the cause of the accident.

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Anna Denison Former President Bill Clinton will attend this year's Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed.

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Anna Denison Former President Bill Clinton will attend this year's Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed.

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Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jenks football star Kaydin Jones to reveal college commitment at 4 p.m.

Jeremie Poplin An Oklahoma top recruit, running back Kaydin Jones from Jenks High, will reveal his college decision on March 26. Relive his standout career as the moment approaches.

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

Associated Press A year after the tragic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials honored the six construction workers killed in the disaster, while the port rebounds and investigations continue into the cause of the accident.

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Anna Denison Former President Bill Clinton will attend this year's Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed.

¡Viva Sabor! to be held by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to showcase Latin culture in OKC

¡Viva Sabor! to be held by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to showcase Latin culture in OKC

Graham Dowers The Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting ¡Viva Sabor!, a signature event to celebrate Latin cultures in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Edmond mayoral debate to be held ahead of April runoff election

Edmond mayoral debate to be held ahead of April runoff election

Graham Dowers Edmond mayoral candidates Mark Nash and Tom Robins have agreed to a second debate scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

American Airlines offering nonstop flights to Mexico out of OKC airport

American Airlines offering nonstop flights to Mexico out of OKC airport

Christian Hans American Airlines will begin offering nonstop service from Oklahoma City to Cancún, Mexico, beginning in November 2025, OKC Will Rogers International Airport announced Wednesday.

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