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Former Oklahoma senator, vocal climate-change critic James Inhofe dead at 89

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Former Oklahoma senator, vocal climate-change critic James Inhofe dead at 89

Former Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma suffered a stroke on Independence Day and died Tuesday at age 89, his family announced.

Biden abortion law pledge places renewed pressure on Senate races

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Biden abortion law pledge places renewed pressure on Senate races

Ahead of November's looming midterm elections, Democrats face several tightly contested Senate races as they seek to fulfill a pledge by President Joe Biden to codify abortion rights on a national level.

Crist advances to face DeSantis in Florida; Nadler beats Maloney in N.Y.

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Crist advances to face DeSantis in Florida; Nadler beats Maloney in N.Y.

Charlie Crist emerged as the Democratic challenger who will try to unseat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in November and was one of the most-watched races in primary elections in Florida and New York Tuesday night.

Nebraska, Oklahoma voters look to fill empty congressional seats Tuesday

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Nebraska, Oklahoma voters look to fill empty congressional seats Tuesday

Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina will hold primaries Tuesday night while Nebraska will hold a special election.

Biden unveils $5.8 trillion 2023 budget, calls for more defense spending and wealth tax

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Biden unveils $5.8 trillion 2023 budget, calls for more defense spending and wealth tax

President Joe Biden unveiled his budget request for fiscal 2023 on Monday, which calls for almost $6 trillion and includes what he called "one of the largest investments in our national security in history."

Sen. Jim Inhofe to retire, announces positive COVID-19 test

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Sen. Jim Inhofe to retire, announces positive COVID-19 test

Sen. Jim Inhofe announced his retirement from Congress on Friday, along with a COVID-19 diagnosis.

Top U.S. commanders say they advised leaving troops in Afghanistan after pullout

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Top U.S. commanders say they advised leaving troops in Afghanistan after pullout

Two top U.S. military commanders testified in the Senate on Tuesday that they favored leaving a few thousand troops in Afghanistan after the withdrawal last month, instead of the total pullout.

No need for National Guard 'quick reaction force,' GOP lawmakers say

Defense News // 3 years ago

No need for National Guard 'quick reaction force,' GOP lawmakers say

Two Republican leaders in Congress announced their opposition on Wednesday to a plan calling for a National Guard "quick reaction force" to aid security on Capitol Hill.

Deputy SECDEF nominee stresses nuclear deterrence, cost-cutting

Defense News // 3 years ago

Deputy SECDEF nominee stresses nuclear deterrence, cost-cutting

President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as the Pentagon No. 2 civilian said nuclear deterrence is the department's number one goal -- and that the key to deterrence is modernization.

New chairman of Senate military panel backs Austin as defense secretary

U.S. News // 3 years ago

New chairman of Senate military panel backs Austin as defense secretary

The top Democrat on the Senate armed services committee said Wednesday he supports a waiver for President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Pentagon, offering key support for a step required for confirmation.

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James Mountain "Jim" Inhofe (pronounced /ˈɪnhɒf/; born November 17, 1934) is an American politician from Oklahoma. He is a member of the Republican Party and currently serves as the senior Senator from Oklahoma. A former State Representative and Senator, Inhofe served eight years in the United States Congress before election to the Senate in 1994.

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