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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.

AP Race Call: Republican Kevin Hern Wins Reelection To U.S. House In Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District

Associated Press Republican Rep. Kevin Hern won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Oklahoma on Tuesday.

Oklahoma Delegation Seeking Additional Leadership Roles

News On 6 For its relatively small size, seven members, the Oklahoma congressional delegation packs a big punch. And it could get even bigger.

RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

News 9 As Congress races the clock to finalize appropriations for the rest of the 2024 fiscal year, the Republican Study Committee, the largest GOP caucus on Capitol Hill, released its budget proposal Friday for 2025, with one Oklahoma member playing a prominent role. The budget blueprint, they say, is a thorough plan to address federal spending and start paying down the national debt by cutting spending by $16.7 trillion over ten years.

Will Kevin Hern Run For Speaker Of The House?

News 9 The aftermath of McCarthy's removal: possible candidates emerge

House Republicans Struggle To Unify Ahead Of Potential Government Shutdown

Alex Cameron With an impending government shutdown 11 days away, the House Republican Caucus is struggling to unify.

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Lawmakers Insist Budget Cuts Would Help Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid Going Into Default

Alex Cameron The debt crisis consuming political leaders in Washington is raising dueling concerns for Americans — the concern that the nation, for the first time ever, could go into default, and also the concern that avoiding default will mean cutting funding for important programs.

Lawmakers Insist Budget Cuts Would Help Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid Going Into Default

President Biden Reveals Budget Proposal For 2024

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden formally unveiled his spending proposal for fiscal year 2024 Thursday.

President Biden Reveals Budget Proposal For 2024

Alex Cameron President Joe Biden formally unveiled his spending proposal for fiscal year 2024 Thursday.

As House Committee Assignments Near Finalization, Oklahoma Reps Taking Big Roles

Alex Cameron Committee assignments for the new Congress are being finalized and, in the House at least, it appears that Oklahoma will be punching well above its weight.

As House Committee Assignments Near Finalization, Oklahoma Reps Taking Big Roles

Alex Cameron Committee assignments for the new Congress are being finalized and, in the House at least, it appears that Oklahoma will be punching well above its weight.

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

New House Leadership Begins To Take Shape In Nation’s Capital

Alex Cameron Now that Republicans have narrowly secured a majority in the United States House of Representatives for next session, a picture of the chamber’s new leadership is beginning to emerge, and the Oklahoma delegation will certainly have a role to play.

New House Leadership Begins To Take Shape In Nation’s Capital

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Gov. Mary Fallin Biography

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Mary Newt Copeland was born in Warrensburg, Missouri, on December 9, 1954, to Newton and Mary Jo Copeland.

Gov. Mary Fallin Biography

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Mary Newt Copeland was born in Warrensburg, Missouri, on December 9, 1954, to Newton and Mary Jo Copeland.

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Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Associated Press Thunder sweep Memphis in first round of NBA Playoffs.

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Associated Press Thunder sweep Memphis in first round of NBA Playoffs.

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

Victor Pozadas Watch OKC Thunder's post-game conference following their win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

Victor Pozadas Watch OKC Thunder's post-game conference following their win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon announces new start time for their planned 5k on Sunday.

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon announces new start time for their planned 5k on Sunday.

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Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Associated Press Thunder sweep Memphis in first round of NBA Playoffs.

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

Victor Pozadas Watch OKC Thunder's post-game conference following their win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

Victor Pozadas The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon announces new start time for their planned 5k on Sunday.

Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate deaths since January 2024

Graham Dowers At least six detainees have died at the Oklahoma City Detention Center in the past year, with causes of death ranging from drug overdoses, suspected homicides, and possible suicide.

1 dead after drowning incident in Lake Eufala

Victor Pozadas Drowning incident at Lake Eufala leaves one man dead, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Live updates on the ongoing investigation.

Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate found dead, marking third for 2025

Victor Pozadas An inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center was found unresponsive in her cell around 7:20 a.m. on Saturday.

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

AP Race Call: Republican Kevin Hern Wins Reelection To U.S. House In Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District

Oklahoma Delegation Seeking Additional Leadership Roles

RSC Releases Budget Proposal, Calls For $16.7 Trillion Spending Cut Over 10 Years

Will Kevin Hern Run For Speaker Of The House?

House Republicans Struggle To Unify Ahead Of Potential Government Shutdown

Lawmakers Insist Budget Cuts Would Help Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid Going Into Default

Lawmakers Insist Budget Cuts Would Help Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid Going Into Default

President Biden Reveals Budget Proposal For 2024

President Biden Reveals Budget Proposal For 2024

As House Committee Assignments Near Finalization, Oklahoma Reps Taking Big Roles

As House Committee Assignments Near Finalization, Oklahoma Reps Taking Big Roles

Oklahoma Representative Nominated For House Speaker

Oklahoma Representative Nominated For House Speaker

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

Rep. McCarthy Fails To Get Number Of Votes For House Speaker

New House Leadership Begins To Take Shape In Nation’s Capital

New House Leadership Begins To Take Shape In Nation’s Capital

Gov. Mary Fallin Biography

Gov. Mary Fallin Biography

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Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

Top Headlines

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

WATCH LIVE: Thunder v. Grizzlies Game 4 postgame press conference

OKC Memorial Marathon announces new 5k starting time

Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate deaths since January 2024

1 dead after drowning incident in Lake Eufala

Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate found dead, marking third for 2025