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Choctaw Democrat Makes Final DNC Leadership Push

1 week ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON—Kalyn Free has positioned herself as a solitary figure in the renewed Democratic National Committee vice chair election, leveraging her background as an Oklahoma Democrat and a citizen of the Choctaw Nation. After challenging the DNC’s February election for vice-chair and prompting a re-do, Kalyn Free is drawing on her background as a civil attorney, experience as a red-state Democrat, and Native American heritage as the final runoff vote approaches.
Oklahoma Democrat Kalyn Free Prepares for DNC Vice Chair Run-Off

1 week ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON—Kalyn Free, an Oklahoma Democrat and Choctaw tribal citizen, will move on to a runoff for a vice chair seat of the Democratic National Committee following Tuesday’s vote, where no candidate earned a majority. With 410 votes cast, Free received 36.59% of the total, trailing Washington state Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad, who garnered 43.63%. Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass received 19.78%.
Oklahoma Democrat Seeks DNC Vice Chair After Overturned Election

1 week ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON—Kalyn Free — a Native American attorney and longtime Oklahoma Democrat — is running again for DNC vice chair, hoping to reshape the party’s focus on rural and Indigenous communities following last week’s decision by the Democratic National Committee to toss out its February election.
Protests of Trump policies planned in 14 locations across Sooner state

2 weeks ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON – Fourteen protests are set to take place across Oklahoma on Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration and a planned military parade, joining hundreds of similar rallies nationwide as part of the ‘No Kings’ movement. Coinciding with Trump’s birthday, the ‘No Kings’ organization describes the multi-million dollar parade for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary as a “made-for-TV display of dominance” designed to flatter Trump and create an illusion of strength.
Lankford, Mullin leading effort to push ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ through Senate

2 weeks ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON—Oklahoma Senators have assumed leading roles in pushing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” through the Senate, even as internal divisions within the Republican Party threaten to stall its momentum. After a narrow 215-214 House vote, the Senate last week began deliberations on the Republican-led reconciliation package, the first major legislative undertaking of the 119th Congress.
Oklahoma Students Brace for Potential Financial Aid Cuts Under Budget Bill

3 weeks ago | gaylordnews.net | Blake Madden

WASHINGTON — The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” backed by President Donald Trump and House Republicans, would restructure Pell Grants and end subsidized loans, reducing aid for many Oklahoma college students. The legislation, which the Senate will take up this week, would raise credit-hour requirements for Pell Grants, reducing aid and cutting eligibility for some part-time students beginning in 2026.
Brecheen drops opposition allowing budget bill to pass

1 month ago | gaylordnews.net | Emma Rowland |Blake Madden

WASHINGTON—Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen cast a pivotal Yes vote early Thursday morning, helping the House narrowly pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” after days of closed-door negotiations and public debate. The final tally was 215-214, with Brecheen’s (R-Ada) vote proving crucial after intense negotiations between House conservatives and GOP leadership led to an amendment addressing his initial concerns with the bill.
Cole promises National Weather Service, two other federal offices to remain open

Mar 8, 2025 | gaylordnews.net | Abby Young

WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Cole (R-Moore) announced in a statement on Friday that three federal offices, including Norman’s National Weather Center and the Social Security office in Lawton, will not terminate their leases. The statement comes after concern that the organizations would fall to cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, an organization headed by Elon Musk that seeks to cut federal spending.
Oklahoma delegation stand firm with Trump following address to Congress

Mar 6, 2025 | gaylordnews.net | Abby Young

Members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation were united in their support of proposed policies impacting the state in President Donald J. Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. In his address, Trump promised an “American comeback” and highlighted his second-term administration’s efforts to increase border security, invest in American industry and halt diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Oklahoma National Guard troops deployed to Washington D.C. to bolster inauguration security

Jan 20, 2025 | gaylordnews.net | Michael Buchanan

WASHINGTON – National Guard troops from Oklahoma joined nearly 8,000 other soldiers in Washington D.C. this week to bolster security efforts during the inauguration of President-elect Trump. Around 100 guardsmen from Oklahoma were deployed, including Specialist Tristan Courtney and Sergeant Taylor Frizzell. “When I found out I had the opportunity myself, never being at the nation’s capital, I jumped at it,” Courtney said.