News—The U.S. House just passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act 215-214, moving it now to the Senate. News 9 News On 6

The winning entries in this year’s Congressional High School Art Competition are starting to go up in the Cannon tunnel! I’ll post the Oklahoma winners later this week. Congrats to all! ⁦News On 6⁩ News 9

The U.S. Senate, after a 26+ hour long vote-a-rama, passed President Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill, 51-50, with VP Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Both Okla Senators, Sen. James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin, voted in favor. Now it goes back to the House. News 9 News On 6

By a vote of 218-214, the US house has passed President Trump‘s so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign it into law tomorrow, July 4th. News On 6 News 9

We’ve learned that an American citizen from Oklahoma was brutally executed alongside his family members in Syria. I’m working with partners in the region to learn more, and we’re in touch with Governor Kevin Stitt on this devastating situation. Our prayers are with the family at this time.

When the news came that former Governor George Nigh had passed, I had to take a moment to reflect deeply on the life that he led. Whether as Lieutenant Governor or Governor of Oklahoma, he remained a steadfast fixture in mine and all of my fellow Oklahomans’ lives. We may have

Remembering a truly ‘good guy’, not just in politics and not just in Oklahoma—although he certainly was both! Fmr Okla Gov. George Nigh, age 98, passed today. He and Donna were kind enough to come to our going-away party in 2019 (when he was 92!!) RIP, Gov. Nigh News 9 News On 6

Political violence of any form is never acceptable. Praying for Charlie Kirk, his family, and our country.

Coach Gundy out at OSU… news9.com/story/68d2cf4b…

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🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP will meet with Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader John Thune, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries MONDAY at the White House. The govt shuts down Tuesday. Trump canceled an earlier meeting with Schumer and Jeffries. Dems are demanding health care provisions get added to

With a government shutdown hours away, Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats gathered on the steps of the Capitol, challenging the GOP to “Cancel the Cuts. Lower the Cost. Save Healthcare.” Republicans are challenging Dems to just pass a clean CR and avoid a shutdown. News On 6 News 9

News: Chip Keating, son of former Oklahoma Gov Frank Keating, is expected to announce his bid for Oklahoma Governor tomorrow, per sources.

⁦Just now—⁦Speaker Mike Johnson⁩, on day 6 of the gov’t shutdown, reiterates the GOP position that this is solely due to ⁦Chuck Schumer⁩ seeking to appease the far left; prays more Senate Dems will join R’s on CR vote later today. ⁦News On 6⁩ News 9

Looks like things are moving toward reopening…

News—procedural vote on passing new CR now final: 60-40. Huge step toward ending the shutdown. 7 Dems and 1 Independent voted with Republicans.

First step toward reopening the government happened tonight on the Senate floor. ⁦News On 6⁩ News 9

Just now- the House has approved the bill to end the government shutdown. The vote was 222-209. Six Democrats joined 216 Republicans in voting yes, 2 R’s joined 207 D’s in voting no. News 9 News On 6