Skip to Main Content
Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News

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

Gaylord News

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

Gaylord News

Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Cheyenne) talks with a fellow farmer on a farm in Oklahoma. Photo provided by Frank Lucas

Farm bill extension expected by Lucas

Kevin Eagleson November 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Cheyenne) expects Congress to pass a farm bill extension by the end of the year. “The expressions I get from the faces of leadership, both my chairman and the elected...

James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Tulsa) joined their respective chambers Republican Conference’s leadership teams for the 119th Congress. Both will be fifth in their conference’s leadership hierarchy.

Lankford, Hern join Republican leadership

Kevin Eagleson November 13, 2024

WASHINGTON — Oklahomans in Washington increased their influence as Sen. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Tulsa) joined the Senate and House Republican leadership teams. Lankford...

Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) speaks at a press conference after being elected Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.  Victoria Anderson/Gaylord News

Lankford joins GOP Senate leadership as Thune is elected Majority Leader

Kevin Eagleson November 13, 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. James Lankford (R-Oklahoma City) was elected Vice Chairman of the Republican Conference during Wednesday’s leadership elections. “Our task is going to be very simple, to defend...

Democrats demographics miss is what cost them the election

Ireland Fitzer November 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – With the presidential seat filled some Americans are still reeling from the results. In some areas it came as no shock that now President-elect Donald Trump won, including the full red...

Kamala Harris supporters watch results roll in with worrisome looks on their face at the Harris election night watch party at Howard University.

Jubilant atmosphere dissipates at Harris watch party after Iowa is called

Kevin Eagleson November 6, 2024

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States on Wednesday returning to the White House after four years, something only Grover Cleveland had done before. Trump surpassed...

Legal challenges will almost certainly be at forefront

Ireland Fitzer November 4, 2024

WASHINGTON – The U.S is no stranger to election drama…and this time around will be no different. With tensions high, it makes you wonder what will happen after election day and if candidates ready...

Senate shift to GOP could boost stature of Oklahoma’s two senators

Kevin Eagleson October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – While control of the House of Representatives is a toss-up heading into November 5, control of the Senate is leaning toward the Republican party. Republican control of the Senate would give...

Control of the House could reshape Oklahoma’s influence

Kevin Eagleson October 23, 2024

WASHINGTON - While Oklahoma’s current members of Congress are unlikely to be defeated in the upcoming general election, control of the House of Representatives is a toss-up and the outcome could challenge...

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond standing outside the Supreme Court Tuesday conceded that errors were made in Glossip’s prosecution. He supported Glossip’s efforts to seek a new trial and authored a brief calling for the court to order a new trial. Ireland Fitzer/Gaylord News

‘False is false:’ Justices hear arguments in Glossip case

Kevin Eagleson October 9, 2024

WASHINGTON - Supreme Court justices appear keen to rule in favor of a new trial for Richard Glossip after oral arguments over due process violations by Oklahoma County prosecutors. Oklahoma Attorney...

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday, October 8, for a case on ghost gun regulations. The court appeared skeptical of the arguments of the respondents who are seeking to block the regulations. /Kevin Eagleson Gaylord News

‘Is that a western omelet?’: Justices hear arguments in ghost guns case

Kevin Eagleson October 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – During oral arguments on Tuesday, the Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold the Biden administration’s authority to create a rule regulating weapon parts kits in the same way as firearms...

Richard Glossip has been incarcerated since 1998 for the murder of Barry Van Treese. He is seeking a new trial due to errors committed by the prosecution during his trial. /Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Supreme Court to hear Richard Glossip’s appeal, decide on new trial

Kevin Eagleson October 8, 2024

WASHINGTON - After nine execution dates and three last meals, Richard Glossip’s case will be heard by the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday, Octo, 9, as he seeks a new trial with the support of...

Weapon parts kits, such as those sold by Apex Gun Parts, can be used to assemble what are called “ghost guns.” Since 2016, there has been a rise in the number of ghost guns recovered by law enforcement around the nation. Ghost guns can be difficult to track due to a lack of registration and serial numbers. /Kevin Eagleson Gaylord News

Supreme Court to hear arguments for ghost gun weapon kits case

Kevin Eagleson October 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in a case to determine if weapon parts kits can be regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The case is...

Load More Stories