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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 9747, a continuing resolution to continue current levels of government funding until December 20 and avoid a government shutdown. The bill passed 341-82 with support from the Democratic Party and the majority of the Oklahoma House delegation. Photo by Kevin Eagleson/Gaylord News

Congress avoids government shutdown: Passes bipartisan spending legislation

Kevin Eagleson, Reporter/writer September 25, 2024

After weeks of delays, a failed vote on a previous spending bill and a looming government shutdown, Congress passed a bipartisan spending bill to keep government funding flowing at its current level through...

Following the September 10 debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift (left) officially endorsed Harris in the 2024 Presidential Race in a post on Instagram (bottom). She cited Trump’s recent post of an AI-generated image of her (right) claiming she had endorsed him as one of the reasons for the post. Gaylord News/Kevin Eagleson

Trump-Vance campaign courting Gen Z by speaking directly to them

Kevin Eagleson September 17, 2024

Generation Z is expected to be one of the most influential voting blocs in the 2024 presidential campaign, and the Trump-Vance campaign has employed a variety of strategies to court their vote. When...

Kamala_HQ_Twitter_Header: The social media accounts of KamalaHQ, a Harris-Walz campaign account, utilize a banner replicating the lime green design of Charli XCXs’ “BRAT” album.

Harris-Walz campaign connecting to Gen Z voters through memes and slang

Kevin Eagleson August 30, 2024

WASHINGTON - The Harris-Walz campaign is using memes, joy and Generation Z slang to connect with and encourage young voters to support their campaign and head to the polls on Nov. 5. By co-opting branding...

President Joe Biden speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Photo provided by Jeff Berrong

Oklahoma Democrats feel new surge of energy post Democratic National Convention

Kevin Eagleson August 23, 2024

WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Democrats believe the momentum and energy from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could filter down to the state level. Because of a more civically-minded and policy-based...

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.  Gaylord News/ Courtesy  Biden Campaign

Oklahoma politicians react to Biden dropping out of race, endorsing Harris

Michael Buchanan and Madeline Hoffmann July 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden, announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. “It has been the greatest...

Sen. J.D. Vance speaking outside the Capitol.

Trump picks former staunch critic Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate

Madeline Hoffmann and Michael Buchanan July 15, 2024

WASHINGTON – Days after his attempted assassination, former President Trump announced on Monday, the opening day of the Republican National Convention, that Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) will be his running...

Cole defeats Bondar in costly Republican primary

Cole defeats Bondar in costly Republican primary

Michael Buchanan, Multimedia journalist June 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Cole (R-Moore) easily defeated political newcomer Paul Bondar in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Cole advances to the general election where he will face...

Biden announces protections for undocumented spouses of citizens

Biden announces protections for undocumented spouses of citizens

Madeline Hoffmann, Multimedia journalist June 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday President Biden announced sweeping plans to increase protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years. Biden made...

Paul Bondar (left) will challenge incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (right) in Tuesday’s Republican primary election for OK-4.  Madeline Hoffmann/Gaylord News

‘A bar fight’: Preview of Oklahoma Congressional Republican primary

Madeline Hoffmann and Michael Buchanan June 16, 2024

WASHINGTON – Tuesday marks the Oklahoma Republican primary election, with most eyes on the expensive race for the 4th Congressional District between incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (R-Moore), chair of the House...

Rep. Tom Cole leaves Capitol Hill Club after meeting with Trump.
Madeline Hoffmann/Gaylord News

Trump returns to Washington, meets with GOP allies, including Oklahoma delegation

Madeline Hoffmann and Michael Buchanan June 13, 2024

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump met with Republican congressional members Thursday to address his potential second-term agenda, marking his first return to Capitol Hill since the Jan. 6 attacks. Despite...

House Republicans voted Wednesday to ratify U.S. Rep. Tom Cole as the new chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Photo courtesy of Cole’s office.

Rep. Tom Cole first Native American to chair House Appropriations Committee

Katrina Crumbacher April 10, 2024

U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, has become the first Native American to chair the House Appropriations Committee and the first congressional member representing Oklahoma to do so....

Rep. Kevin Hern after the State of the Union Address on Thursday. May 7,2024,  Capitol Hill. Photo by: Analyse Jester

‘A campaign speech,’ Hern, Bice leave State of the Union frustrated

Katrina Crumbacher and Analyse Jester March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – Disappointed with the State of Union address on Thursday, Oklahoma Republican House members Kevin Hern and Stephanie Bice said they were left wishing President Joe Biden had properly discussed...

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