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Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights

Saturday, July 25 by The Associated Press

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press (AP) — Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court. A lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City on... Read More.

Drummond pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls

Monday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules cutting off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. The move aims to protect Oklahomans from fraudsters who use real numbers to deceive and steal from them. Drummond joined 48 other state attorneys general in responding to the FCC's proposed rules, which stem... Read More.

Second federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional strip search by Stillwater police, jail staff

Monday, June 22 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - A Utah woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Stillwater, several police officers and detention officers, alleging she was assaulted, wrongfully arrested, denied medical care and subjected to an unconstitutional strip search while in custody. The lawsuit, filed April 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Western... Read More.

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126,000 Oklahomans could lose SoonerCare under new federal work requirements

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OKLAHOMA, U.S. - A new federal law will require many adults enrolled in SoonerCare to prove they are working, attending school, or performing community service in order to keep their health insurance coverage — and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority estimates up to 126,000 Oklahomans could be affected. The requirement applies to adults ages 19 to... Read More.

Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuit

Thursday, June 4 by News Mation

(NewsNation) — Cannabis companies have been accused of not properly warning users of health issues related to their products, a new federal class-action lawsuit states. The complaint, filed by Weitz & Luxenberg, targets companies in 13 states and is brought by consumers who claim the products were deceptively marketed. “These manufacturers... Read More.

$1B federal weather fund leaves smaller Oklahoma towns struggling to qualify

Friday, May 29 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. — A new $1 billion federal extreme weather fund promises massive relief for local infrastructure, but strict new guidelines prioritizing "shovel-ready" developments are leaving smaller communities in Oklahoma struggling to compete. Washington's shift toward bypassing traditional project planning phases means applicant readiness dictates who secures funding, effectively pushing underfunded municipalities to the back... Read More.

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Senate Moves to Ensure Oklahomans Benefit from Potential Federal Gas Tax Relief

Friday, May 15 by Ponca City Now

Pro Tem Paxton Calls on House to Stop 'Waiting' and Pass Measure Immediately OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation to ensure Oklahomans will see lower prices at the pump if the federal government suspends the federal gasoline tax. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said he... Read More.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect to be arraigned in federal court

Monday, April 27 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C. President Trump was evacuated after shots rang out at the annual media dinner, which was packed with more than 2,500 politicians, journalists and... Read More.

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Thursday, March 12 by AP

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters. New Mexico this week became the first state to bar armed agents from polling locations in response... Read More.

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Federal funding deadline puts 988 crisis lifeline at risk in Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 3 by News 6

Oklahoma lawmakers are moving quickly to secure the future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding for the service is set to expire at the end of September. Without new funding, state leaders warn thousands of crisis calls could be redirected to 911, a system not designed to handle ongoing mental health... Read More.

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. "Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,"... Read More.

Federal agents regain power to crack down on Minneapolis protesters after court ruling

Friday, January 23 by TNND

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including one wearing a 'NOT ICE' face covering, walk near their vehicles, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Richfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal agents deployed to Minneapolis will be able to resume using force and arresting peaceful protesters after a federal appeals court put a... Read More.