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Biden says ‘bullseye’ remark about Trump was a mistake but defends criticism
President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation in political rhetoric but kept up criticism of former President Donald Trump on Monday, in Biden’s first interview since a Saturday assassination attempt on Trump. Talking to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, Biden said he called the injured Trump on Saturday to convey his well wishes. But he […]
After Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service comes under heavy criticism
WASHINGTON — As the nation reels from the attempted assassination against former President Donald J. Trump and the Secret Service comes under intense scrutiny, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday said “we are in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment.” The former president and official 2024 GOP presidential nominee survived a shooting […]
Trump pick of J.D. Vance as running mate opens new battlefront in presidential race
MILWAUKEE — Republicans on the floor of the Republican National Convention cheered Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance becoming their vice presidential nominee Monday, as Democrats slammed his opposition to abortion rights, and called him inexperienced and a “clone” of Donald Trump. Reaction from all corners of American politics poured in as GOP delegates inside the Fiserv […]
Oklahoma Republican senators select new leader designate
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday tapped Lonnie Paxton as its Senate President Pro Tem designate. Paxton, R-Tuttle, said he was honored his colleagues put their faith and trust in him. “I plan to lead from the front and further unify our caucus, while reaching across the aisle, across the rotunda and to […]
Senate unanimously condemns political violence in Oklahoma resolution
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Senate passed a resolution condemning political violence Monday after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. SR 1, which passed unanimously and with bipartisan support, condemned “political violence in any form” and recognized the victims of Saturday’s shooting. It also called for “unification […]
Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention, capping off months of speculation about who would get the nod as his vice presidential pick. Vance has not been a member of Congress long, having less than two years […]
State Senate confirms new member to Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt’s third nomination to the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents stuck when senators convened Monday for a special session. Jennifer Callahan’s nomination was approved with a unanimous vote from the Education Committee Monday morning. The full Senate convened afterward and approved her appointment with another unanimous vote. Callahan will serve […]
Will Matthew McConaughey run for office? He’s on a ‘learning tour,’ the star tells governors
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, who has made past headlines for toying with the idea of running for public office, whether it be for Texas’ governor or a presidential bid, again wouldn’t give a definitive answer Friday — but he left the door open. “Yes, I’ve thought about running (for public office),” the actor said in […]
Oklahoma minimum wage petition supporters submit nearly double number of required signatures
OKLAHOMA CITY – Supporters of an effort to hike the minimum wage on Monday turned in nearly double the required number of signatures to get the issue on the ballot. Supporters needed 92,263 signatures and turned in just shy of 180,000 to the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s office, said Amber England, a spokesperson for Raise […]
Updated: Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case
MILWAUKEE —The federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump was dismissed Monday by a Florida judge on the grounds that the Department of Justice unlawfully appointed special counsel Jack Smith. The order, while likely to be appealed, makes the possibility even more remote that Trump will be tried before the election on any […]
Biden asks the nation for unity, promises security review after Trump shooting
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Sunday called for unity and pledged an independent review following the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday where former President Donald J. Trump was shot and injured. “An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation,” Biden said in remarks from the White House, adding […]
GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance
WASHINGTON — Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — a typically joyous occasion that will likely take on a different tone this year after a gunman shot at Donald Trump, injuring him, on Saturday. Trump, who will be formally nominated as the GOP’s presidential nominee on […]