House Democratic Supermajority Nominates Rep. Alexis Simpson for Speaker of the House ↗
On Thursday, the newly elected House Democratic caucus nominated Rep. Alexis Simpson of Exeter to serve as Speaker of the House for the 2027-2028 biennium.
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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, forcing a debate over the party’s direction, even as political experts expect Schumer to keep the post.
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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop, with DHS blaming 'outdated' air traffic control systemThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday night several hours after the agency directed airports to hold depar ↗
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday night several hours after the agency directed airports to hold departing traffic due to "extraordinary circumstances."
Oklahoma Lawmakers Want To Improve Reading Scores A Bipartisan Group Hopes To Keep Them On Track ↗
Republicans and Democrats behind Oklahoma's new reading reforms say improving literacy will take years of monitoring results, adjusting policies and putting aside political disagreements.
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We’re asking tough questions about Oklahoma’s role in immigration detention. Your support makes it possible. ↗
From conditions inside Oklahoma’s largest immigration detention center to the changing federal policies affecting immigrants across the state, The Frontier is committed to following the story. Your year-end donation will help sustain that work — and will be matched through NewsMatch.
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Listen Frontier: Oklahoma’s largest counties are changing politically. Is it a wave or a lasting shift? ↗
Political pollster Pat McFerron says Democrats benefited from a national electoral wave, but changing voting patterns in Oklahoma's largest metro areas could point to a longer-term realignment.
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Public housing residents must prove immigration status under new HUD rule, possibly displacing thousands ↗
The measure could displace nearly 80,000 people, including tens of thousands of citizens in mixed-status families, from their homes, according to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute.
Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down law restricting citizen-led petition ↗
The 5-4 ruling blocks Senate Bill 1027, restoring the state's previous initiative petition rules. Supporters of the challenge say it protects voters' rights, while House Speaker Kyle Hilbert is urging the state to appeal.
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The newest member of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation prepares for new challenge ↗
Mark Tedford, the two-term Republican state representative from Jenks, says he brings an ability to work across the aisle to his new role as representative of Congressional District 1, a skill he'll need with Republicans dropping into the minority.
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Family Dollar settles lawsuit over deceptive price marking with Ohio, FTC, 16 other states ↗
About a week and a half after Ohio announced it was joining a lawsuit against Dollar General, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced that a lawsuit against another dollar store chain, Family Dollar, has ended with a multi-million-dollar settlement.
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Local News Sheriff warns Ohio bill easing firearm restrictions could endanger public safety Connor Steffen ↗
Senate Bill 214 would remove gun mufflers and suppressors, as well as short-barreled shotguns and rifles, from Ohio's "dangerous ordnance" list, meaning they would be treated as standard firearms.
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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican ↗
Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
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Hegseth's failed impeachment was a warning to Democrats. Where will they go from here? ↗
Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.