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Oklahoma veterans take Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

by News 6
Sixty-seven service members from across Oklahoma are visiting war memorials on an all-expenses-paid journey of remembrance. Honoring Service and Sacrifice Dozens of Oklahoma veterans are in Washington, D.C., today as part of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight — a program dedicated to giving veterans the chance to visit the memorials built in their honor.Most of... Read More.

Ponca City Senator Bill Coleman Attends Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.

by Ponca City Now
Sen. Bill Coleman-R-Ponca City was in Washington D.C. this week and said he was honored to meet Vice President J.D. Vance to discuss how Oklahoma can partner with the Trump administration to help Make America Great Again.The meeting capped off a productive trip to Washington, D.C., for the White House State Leadership Conference. Sen. Coleman... Read More.

DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump’s federal crime crackdown is working

by Fox News
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind. After Trump announced his plans to deploy National Guard troops and assume oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to tackle rising crime in... Read More.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he supports Trump’s DC takeover

by 7News-Washington
WASHINGTON (7News) — Former Vice President Mike Pence weighed in Sunday during CNN’s 'State of the Union', saying he supports President Donald Trump’s federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department and the deployment of the National Guard in D.C.“If the District of Columbia was actually a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in the... Read More.

DC security tightened as officials monitor potential cyberattacks, threats post-airstrikes

by 7News-Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Security has been visibly tightened across the nation’s capital following the U.S. military’s weekend airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.While there is no credible threat to D.C., federal and local authorities are taking precautionary measures in anticipation of potential cyber or physical reprisals.According to the Pentagon, the... Read More.

Thousands attend Army 250th birthday parade in Washington, DC

by Washington 7News
WASHINGTON (7News) — A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people in attendance. Aside from the parade, there was also concert and fireworks as part of the celebration.The celebration also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, National Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary.Army's 250th birthday parade underway.... Read More.
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DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

by News 9
WASHINGTON DC -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently visited Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole in Washington, D.C., to discuss DOGE-related federal cuts and government efficiency.The meeting, part of ongoing discussions about the future of federal spending, comes as Oklahoma’s congressional delegation wrestles with the impact of budget reductions on critical services, including weather forecasting.According to... Read More.

Jimmy Carter Honored At State Funeral In Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON –The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter took place at the Washington National Cathedral, where dignitaries, including past presidents and vice presidents, are paid their respects.The service began Thursday morning, and President Joe Biden was among those delivering eulogies. Other attendees include Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and President-elect Donald... Read More.
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Kay Electric’s Youth Tour Participants Return from Washington D.C.

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Brylen Liberton and Jackson Weibling returned home after a fun-packed week in Washington D.C. Each summer, more than 70 students from across the state participate in Oklahoma’s Youth Tour. These students are chosen by their local rural electrical cooperatives to represent them at the nation’s capital through an essay and interview contest. Oklahoma Youth... Read More.