Tulsa, Oklahoma Government and Politics

IN FOCUS: Mental health agency misses court-ordered deadline, faces scrutiny and leadership change

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma’s mental health agency is under intense scrutiny after missing a key consent decree deadline meant to improve treatment for defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial, prompting leadership changes and warnings of costly penalties.

Trump says no decision yet on U.S. joining Israel's attacks on Iran, after Iran warns it would risk "all-out war"

CBS News President Trump said Wednesday that he had not yet decided whether the U.S. military should join Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran, and he didn't believe it was too late to reach a deal with the Islamic Republic on its nuclear program, though he warned it was "very late to be talking."

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

Associated Press The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a 6-3 decision, a ruling that could embolden similar laws across 26 states, igniting ongoing debates about the future of transgender rights and medical practices in America.

Sen. Lankford discusses Israel-Iran clashes, progress on One Big, Beautiful Bill

Christian Hans US Sen. James Lankford is discussing rising tensions in the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes.

Trump rescissions package awaits action in the Senate

Alex Cameron Understanding the rescission process: Taking a deeper dive into the recent $9.4 billion House-approved bill, primarily targeting foreign aid and public media funding.

OU raises tuition for 5th consecutive year, announces NIL revenue sharing for 6 sports

Haley Hetrick The University of Oklahoma is raising tuition for the fifth year in a row while launching a multi-sport NIL revenue-sharing plan, prompting calls for increased state funding and fairer support.

View More Stories

G7 leaders try to salvage their summit after Trump’s early exit

Associated Press With a day left in the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, leaders of the six remaining countries are working to salvage the remainder of the meeting amid US President Donald Trump's departure on Monday.

G7 leaders try to salvage their summit after Trump’s early exit

One Big Beautiful Bill: Q&A with Oklahoma Members of Congress

Alex Cameron Three members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation, all playing key roles in what they hope will be the eventual passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, all have one concern in common with the current version of the bill. They discuss that and other ways they're trying to make passage of the bill a reality.

One Big Beautiful Bill: Q&A with Oklahoma Members of Congress

Prosecutors: Suspect in shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers planned to target two others

Associated Press The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings, intending to inflict more carnage against those on his hitlist, a federal prosecutor said Monday.

Prosecutors: Suspect in shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers planned to target two others

Attorney General Drummond joins coalition to protect genetic data of Oklahomans

Christian Hans Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and attorneys general from 27 other states sue to block the sale of customer genetic data from 23andMe, citing a lack of consent and consumer protection violations.

Attorney General Drummond joins coalition to protect genetic data of Oklahomans

AG Gentner Drummond backs Trump’s National Guard deployment in California protests

Jayden Brannon Amid escalating immigration protests, National Guard deployment in Los Angeles gains legal backing from Oklahoma's Attorney General Drummond. What does this mean for the power dynamic between federal and state jurisdictions?

AG Gentner Drummond backs Trump’s National Guard deployment in California protests

HB 2262: A transformation in transparency for Alzheimer's and Dementia care in Oklahoma

Eden Jones Governor Kevin Stitt signs HB 2262, bolstering transparency in Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities throughout Oklahoma.

HB 2262: A transformation in transparency for Alzheimer's and Dementia care in Oklahoma

Eden Jones Governor Kevin Stitt signs HB 2262, bolstering transparency in Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities throughout Oklahoma.

View More Stories

Most Popular

Most Popular

Son's plea for father's life ends in fatal police shooting in SW OKC

Jennifer Pierce A son is speaking up after witnessing four Oklahoma City rookie officers shoot and kill his father Monday morning.

Lightning strikes Edmond home 12 hours after new owner moves in

Destini Pittman A lightning strike caused a fire in an Edmond home just 12 hours after the new resident moved in.

Oklahoma City Council passes new Thunder arena agreements

Matt McCabe The Thunder have been granted preferential rights to redevelop the current site of the Paycom Center after a new arena opens in 2028.

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma metro braces for second round of storms

Destini Pittman News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne is tracking big areas of storms in northern and northwestern Oklahoma. Storms are starting to ramp up.

West Nile Virus confirmed in Oklahoma County

Destini Pittman Two cases of the West Nile Virus have been reported in Oklahoma County, officials say.

Epic Charter Schools moves forward $30 million loan for summer payroll costs

Christian Hans The governing board of Epic Charter Schools has approved a $30 million line of credit to cover payroll for July and part of the next academic year.

View More Stories

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

Graham Dowers Brent Swadley’s attorney has filed a motion to disqualify the Attorney General from the state’s fraud case, alleging public comments have violated legal ethics and jeopardized Swadley’s right to a fair trial.

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

Legal battles and big changes: Oklahoma politics and college sports collide

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers debated key issues, including a lawsuit over petition restrictions, open primaries, college athlete pay, and tuition hikes at OU and OSU.

Legal battles and big changes: Oklahoma politics and college sports collide

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers debated key issues, including a lawsuit over petition restrictions, open primaries, college athlete pay, and tuition hikes at OU and OSU.

House v. NCAA settlement reshapes college sports, raises legal questions, experts say

Scott Mitchell The House v. NCAA settlement is reshaping college sports by enabling direct athlete pay, raising new legal battles over NIL, Title IX, and employment rights.

House v. NCAA settlement reshapes college sports, raises legal questions, experts say

Scott Mitchell The House v. NCAA settlement is reshaping college sports by enabling direct athlete pay, raising new legal battles over NIL, Title IX, and employment rights.

Israeli strike on Iran sparks concern from Oklahoma delegation, Lankford emerges as key voice

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, recently back from the Middle East, is emerging as a key voice in Washington following Israel’s strike on Iran, warning of rising tensions and potential U.S. involvement.

Israeli strike on Iran sparks concern from Oklahoma delegation, Lankford emerges as key voice

Oklahoma State Rep. McCane speaks out against authoritarianism at 'No Kings' protest

Ethan Wright In an exclusive interview during Tulsa's 'No Kings Day' protest, Representative McCane voices her objection to 'fascist behavior', deepening the dialogue beyond partisan lines.

Oklahoma State Rep. McCane speaks out against authoritarianism at 'No Kings' protest

Ethan Wright In an exclusive interview during Tulsa's 'No Kings Day' protest, Representative McCane voices her objection to 'fascist behavior', deepening the dialogue beyond partisan lines.

Tulsa "No Kings" Protest Draws Hundreds to 71st & Memorial

Emory Bryan Hundreds of People Gathered for Multiple Events Saturday during the "No Kings" Protests in Tulsa. Rain Stopped Shortly before the Protest at 71st and Memorial

Tulsa "No Kings" Protest Draws Hundreds to 71st & Memorial

Emory Bryan Hundreds of People Gathered for Multiple Events Saturday during the "No Kings" Protests in Tulsa. Rain Stopped Shortly before the Protest at 71st and Memorial

View More Stories