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DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

Monday, March 24 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.

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

Thursday, January 30 by AP

ARLINGTON, Va. -A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. American Airlines confirmed that 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the jet.There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the... Read More.

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

Thursday, January 9 by Ponca City Now

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.

Kay Electric’s Youth Tour Participants Return from Washington D.C.

Wednesday, June 26 by Lyman James

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.