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Can a humble, Harley-riding professor and former Trump adviser fend off science cuts?

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Kelvin Droegemeier heard rumblings about a sweeping change in science policy long before the rest of the academic world. And once the news broke, he knew exactly whom to contact. It was February, and the veteran researcher was sitting in the office of Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), the influential chair of the House appropriations committee and an old acquaintance. Droegemeier had called him up after the National Institutes of Health announced it woul…Washington · Washington Read Article

Top GOP Lawmakers Honor Edwin J. Feulner: ‘We Stand on His Shoulders Today’

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Top Republicans lawmakers honored the life and legacy of Heritage Foundation founder and former President Edwin J. Feulner in a video tribute Monday. “You could make the argument that Ed [Feulner] did more for the advancement of conservative thought than any person in this arena,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said in the video featuring the current and previous leaders of the House Republican Study Committee. “We stan…Republican Party · Washington Read Article

CNN Host Laughs In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Fact-Checks Him Live On National Television

DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in July 2025 As the Jeffrey Epstein story continues to engulf the Trump Administration, one thing has become clear: A lot of people going on television to defend Trump are unfamiliar with the basic facts of the case. Trump himself has been using a talking point that the “Epstein files” were somehow fabricated by Trump enemies like James Comey, during past Democratic administrations. And over the weeke…Jeffrey Epstein · Washington Read Article

Lankford Applauds Progress in Senate

During a 20 plus minute speech from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator James Lankford lauded the work being done by the upper body of Congress. While Oklahoma’s senior senator did lament the slowing down of the confirmation process by Senate Democrats, he did note that the Senate had accomplished more in helping to implement a president’s agenda for the Trump Administration than any other in recent history. You can watch Lankford’s speech below.Senate · Washington Read Article

Bill would grant tribes control of food program

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WASHINGTON — Legislation aiming to turn over a federal food distribution program to tribal communities has been introduced by Oklahoma's two most senior House members, one of whom is the chair of the Appropriations Committee.Washington · Washington Read Article

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by U.S. Senate panel

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Thursday largely rejected Trump administration proposals to slash funding for education programs, medical research grants, health initiatives and Ukraine security assistance.Health · Washington Read Article

Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for high-stakes nominee blitz – Your Capital Minds

Senate Republicans are still trying to hash out a deal with their Democratic counterparts to push through a package of President Donald Trump’s nominees as their scheduled departure from Washington has come and gone. Republicans are under pressure from the White House, and their own members, to find a path forward, but Senate Democrats have largely dug their heels into the dirt in opposition in a bid to slow down the confirmation process. Lawmak…Senate · Washington Read Article

Lucas bill would grant Tribes full control of food distribution program

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Emma Rowland, Gaylord News WASHINGTON – Legislation aiming to turn over a federal food distribution program to tribal communities has been introduced by Oklahoma’s two most senior House members, one of whom is the chair of the Appropriations Committee. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Cheyenne), Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Moore) along with Rep. Sharice Davids (R, Kansas) […] The post Lucas bill would grant Tribes full control of food distribution progr…Washington · Washington Read Article

'No money shall be drawn': GOP lawmaker's new plaque seen as direct hit at Trump

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Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) kicked off a House Appropriations Committee hearing Thursday with a new plaque plastered below his nameplate emphasizing Congress’ power of the purse, an apparent reference and rebuke of President Donald Trump’s effort to claw back $9 billion in spending.Narrowly approved in the...Republican Party · Washington Read Article

GOP spending bills run into intraparty friction in House

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House Republican appropriators are running into headwinds in their attempt to move fiscal 2026 spending bills before the August break, struggling both with a tight schedule and intraparty differences on funding levels that threaten House passage. House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., conceded Tuesday that his panel won’t meet its target of marking up all dozen bills before recess, with the final two — Labor-HHS-Education and Financial…Republican Party · Washington See the Story

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Can a humble, Harley-riding professor and former Trump adviser fend off science cuts?

Top GOP Lawmakers Honor Edwin J. Feulner: ‘We Stand on His Shoulders Today’

CNN Host Laughs In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Fact-Checks Him Live On National Television

Lankford Applauds Progress in Senate

Bill would grant tribes control of food program

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by U.S. Senate panel

Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for high-stakes nominee blitz – Your Capital Minds

Lucas bill would grant Tribes full control of food distribution program

'No money shall be drawn': GOP lawmaker's new plaque seen as direct hit at Trump

GOP spending bills run into intraparty friction in House

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Can a humble, Harley-riding professor and former Trump adviser fend off science cuts?

Top GOP Lawmakers Honor Edwin J. Feulner: ‘We Stand on His Shoulders Today’

CNN Host Laughs In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Fact-Checks Him Live On National Television

Lankford Applauds Progress in Senate

Bill would grant tribes control of food program

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by U.S. Senate panel

Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for high-stakes nominee blitz – Your Capital Minds

Lucas bill would grant Tribes full control of food distribution program

'No money shall be drawn': GOP lawmaker's new plaque seen as direct hit at Trump

GOP spending bills run into intraparty friction in House