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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

Hours before gifting the American public a shutdown for Christmas, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government until March 14. Gaylord News Photo / Kevin Eagleson

Congress avoids shutdown in down-to-wire votes

Kevin Eagleson December 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Narrowly avoiding the September’s stopgap spending bill expiration, Congress passed a new spending bill to keep the government open until March 14, 2025. The legislation called a continuing...

On Tuesday evening, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) unveiled a stopgap spending bill to continue government funding until March 14. Hours later, billionaire and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk unleashed a flurry of tweets criticizing the bill. On Wednesday, Trump rejected the bill and called on Republicans to pass a clean spending bill that includes a debt ceiling increase. // Office of Speaker Mike Johnson

Spending bill dead following Trump, Elon Musk rejection

Kevin Eagleson December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — Less than a day after Congressional leadership came to a bipartisan agreement on a new stopgap spending bill, or continuing resolution, that included farm aid and disaster relief, the agreement...

As the Dec. 20 expiration of the September stopgap funding package looms, Congressional leadership has been in tense negotiations over the inclusion of additional funding for disaster relief and economic assistance for farmers.

Stopgap funding package to include farm aid following pressure campaign

Kevin Eagleson December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON - As the stopgap funding bill’s Friday expiration date looms, Congressional leaders said they have reached a bipartisan deal to keep the government open amid pressure to provide economic assistance...

President-elect Donald Trump has renewed calls to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime goal of the Republican party. Experts believe abolishing the department won’t impact federal funding for public schools in Oklahoma. //Kevin Eagleson Gaylord News

House delegation supported goal for axing Education Department unlikely to cut funding

Kevin Eagleson December 13, 2024

WASHINGTON – As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, the Republican goal to abolish the Department of Education is back on the table with the support of Oklahoma’s U.S....

The House of Representatives passed the annual defense spending package known as the National Defense Authorization Act early Wednesday evening in a 281 to 140 vote.

House passes 2025 NDAA with focus on quality of life improvements

Kevin Eagleson December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — The U.S.House passed on Wednesday a $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 281-140. All five of Oklahoma’s representatives voted in favor of the spending package...

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...

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