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James Lankford · United StatesSen. James Lankford says he's running for vice chair of Senate Republican Conference. Recently, Lankford has faced backlash from members of his own party. The Oklahoma County GOP voted to censure Lankford for his work on the border bill. Lankford: "As Senators, we were elected to do hard things and to solve problems"See the Story
Lankford, post border battle, launches Senate GOP leadership bid
50% Right coverage: 8 sources
James Lankford · United StatesSenators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ed Markey (D-MA) have reintroduced legislation on the matter. The U.S. Senate passed legislation that would have made daylight savings permanent in 2023, but the bill was not taken up in the House. House Bill 1279 is described as making daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.See the Story
US Senators Make New Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
67% Right coverage: 6 sources
Antony Blinken · United StatesA leading Republican senator is demanding the U.S. cancel the visa reportedly given to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to attend a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting this week after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend.
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Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister's visit to UN: 'an insult' to victims
100% Right coverage: 4 sources
Donald Trump · OklahomaFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Monday that he didn't endorse Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma. Lankford is the primary Republican negotiator of a bipartisan immigration bill that Trump has sharply criticized. In an interview on Monday, right-wing radio host Dan Bongino noted to Trump that some online commentators have pointed out that Trump endorsed Lankford.See the Story
Fact check: Trump falsely claims he ‘did not endorse’ Republican immigration negotiator James Lankford
Coverage: 4 sources
James LankfordFox News host Shannon Bream reminded Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) that former President Donald Trump had ordered lawmakers in the Republican Party to kill a deal that would have slowed illegal border crossings.
During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Bream noted that "many people think" Trump is "ruining the party."
"You've heard a number of accusations on the show, if you've been able to listen today, that he's the one who told you guys to kill …See the Story
'He told you guys to kill a border deal': Fox News host schools Byron Donalds on Trump
100% Left coverage: 3 sources
James Lankford · Oklahoma CitySen. James Lankford objects to IVF access bill for veterans, military members. The bill would allow veterans and military members to freeze eggs or sperm before shipping out to a combat zone. Lankford said the bill is broad and could be dangerous because of vague definitions.See the Story
Sen. James Lankford objects to bill expanding IVF treatments for veterans, military members
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James Lankford · United StatesSEN. JAMES LANKFORD: NEW BIPARTISAN PLAN TO ENHANCE BORDER SECURITY, REFORM IMMIGRATION POLICY. NEW: NEW: No IMMigRATION DEAL SHOULD BE DONE with DEMOCRATS, he says. Lankford: PLAN CHANGES ASYLUM STANDARDS, DRAMATICALLY INCREASES THE HEARINGS, INCREASED OUR DETENTION.See the Story
Sen. James Lankford releases long-awaited border security package
Coverage: 2 sources
Mitch McConnell · United StatesLankford-McConnell immigration bill provided $7 billion to keep the border open and the human pipeline cranking away. The beneficiaries of this congressional largesse would be the contractors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and state and local agencies that provide housing, transportation, medical care, and other services to migrants.See the Story
The Lankford-McConnell Immigration Bill Provided $7 Billion to Keep the Border Open and the Human Pipeline into the US Cranking Away
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James Lankford · OklahomaOklahoma Senator James Lankford has been working across the aisle on this bi-partisan bill. The bill builds more border wall, adds 50,000 detention beds, ends the policy known as catch and release, adds more ICE and border patrol agents. Lankford says this bill isn't perfect, but it's better than doing nothing, and keeping the status quo.See the Story
Sen. Lankford makes a final push for his border bill before a key Senate vote
Coverage: 2 sources