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Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences And Pardons 39 People, Most Ever In A Single Day

Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences And Pardons 39 People, Most Ever In A Single Day

CBS News President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.

House Votes To Form Task Force To Investigate Shooting At Trump Rally, Recommend Legislative Fixes

House Votes To Form Task Force To Investigate Shooting At Trump Rally, Recommend Legislative Fixes

Associated Press The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on June 13.

Busy Agenda Awaits Lawmakers Post-Thanksgiving Break

Busy Agenda Awaits Lawmakers Post-Thanksgiving Break

News 9 Government funding deadline may not be at play, but other major items await, as the national debt continues to grow.

Some Want To Grant Temporary House Speaker More Power As Republican Gridlock Stalls Congress

Some Want To Grant Temporary House Speaker More Power As Republican Gridlock Stalls Congress

Associated Press When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker’s gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment that it gained viral internet attention as the defining image of a House in turmoil.

Republican Conference Divided On Initial Steps Toward President Biden's Possible Impeachment

Republican Conference Divided On Initial Steps Toward President Biden's Possible Impeachment

Alex Cameron The passage in the U.S. House last week of a resolution to take the initial steps toward potentially impeaching President Joe Biden is being welcomed on the far right, while at the same time reinforcing concerns many less extreme members harbor that the far right has too much control of the Republican conference.

US House Passes Legislation Addressing Nation's Debt Ceiling

US House Passes Legislation Addressing Nation's Debt Ceiling

Alex Cameron The U.S. House narrowly passed legislation to address the nation's looming debt ceiling while also cutting spending. Alex Cameron has reaction from Oklahoma's delegation from our Washington Bureau.

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House Republicans Pass Parents Bill of Rights; Democrats Question Real Impact

House Republicans Pass Parents Bill of Rights; Democrats Question Real Impact

Alex Cameron House Republicans are saying, ‘promise fulfilled’ after passing legislation Friday, the Parents Bill of Rights, which they say will give parents more say in their kids’ education while making schools more accountable and transparent.

House Republicans Pass Parents Bill of Rights; Democrats Question Real Impact

House Republicans Pass Parents Bill of Rights; Democrats Question Real Impact

Alex Cameron House Republicans are saying, ‘promise fulfilled’ after passing legislation Friday, the Parents Bill of Rights, which they say will give parents more say in their kids’ education while making schools more accountable and transparent.

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

Associated Press A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown.

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

Associated Press A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown.

House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions

House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions

Associated Press The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.

House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions

House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions

Associated Press The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.

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 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.

Biden Signs Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Aid Ukraine

Biden Signs Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Aid Ukraine

Associated Press President Joe Biden signed into law Friday a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine after lawmakers acted to avert a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight.

Biden Signs Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Aid Ukraine

Biden Signs Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Aid Ukraine

Associated Press President Joe Biden signed into law Friday a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine after lawmakers acted to avert a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight.

House Passes Semi-Automatic Gun Ban After 18-Year Lapse

House Passes Semi-Automatic Gun Ban After 18-Year Lapse

Associated Press The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.

House Passes Semi-Automatic Gun Ban After 18-Year Lapse

House Passes Semi-Automatic Gun Ban After 18-Year Lapse

Associated Press The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.

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Biden Sees Bigger Role For Us Farms Due To Ukraine War

Biden Sees Bigger Role For Us Farms Due To Ukraine War

Associated Press President Joe Biden wants to put a spotlight on the spike in food prices from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when he travels to an Illinois farm to emphasize how U.S. agricultural exports can relieve the financial pressures being felt worldwide.

Biden Sees Bigger Role For Us Farms Due To Ukraine War

Biden Sees Bigger Role For Us Farms Due To Ukraine War

Associated Press President Joe Biden wants to put a spotlight on the spike in food prices from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when he travels to an Illinois farm to emphasize how U.S. agricultural exports can relieve the financial pressures being felt worldwide.

Pelosi Meets With Zelenskyy In Kyiv, Vowing US Support For Ukraine

Pelosi Meets With Zelenskyy In Kyiv, Vowing US Support For Ukraine

CBS News A U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the courage of the Ukrainian people in remarks during a visit to Poland on Sunday, a day after a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Pelosi Meets With Zelenskyy In Kyiv, Vowing US Support For Ukraine

Pelosi Meets With Zelenskyy In Kyiv, Vowing US Support For Ukraine

CBS News A U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the courage of the Ukrainian people in remarks during a visit to Poland on Sunday, a day after a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Chris Williams From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.

Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Chris Williams From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

News 9 Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

News 9 Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.

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Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Jennie Baranczyk, Sooners excited for at least one more game together: 'I’m just excited that this team gets to keep playing'

Chris Williams From a slow start to an exciting victory—see how the OU Sooners turned the game around against Iowa and secured their position in Spokane's Sweet 16.

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

How OKC’s Diversion Hub serves rural Oklahoma for people inside the criminal justice system

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma City nonprofit Diversion Hub will help more people overcome systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The organization started in Oklahoma County five years ago and has served more than 11,000 people since its start.

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

Rain chances increase Tuesday: which parts of the state could see storms

News 9 Expect a more active week of weather in Oklahoma, beginning with Tuesday's warmer temperature and rising chances of rain. David Payne has your forecast.

Geary H.S. burns in fire, community steps up to fundraise

Geary H.S. burns in fire, community steps up to fundraise

Elizabeth Fitz Former Geary H.S. teacher returns as a firefighter, mourns loss of historic band room. Discover the fundraiser seeking to restore memories and repair the damage.

Garfield County group calls for grand jury investigation, alleging state officials allowed abuse

Garfield County group calls for grand jury investigation, alleging state officials allowed abuse

Carrie Winchel The Grand Jury Justice petitions for a grand jury in Garfield County, OK, targeting alleged negligence in the Department of Human Services, with a focus on alleged abuse at the Robert M. Greer Center.

OK County Judge Receives Supreme Court Reprimand

OK County Judge Receives Supreme Court Reprimand

Sylvia Corkill Allegations against Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo of improper treatment of Sheriff Tommie Johnson's deputies and alleged plans for his arrest. Documents obtained by News 9 shed light on a formal complaint and subsequent reprimand.

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