James Lankford
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James Paul Lankford is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Lankford has focused on issues such as healthcare, government spending, and religious freedom during his time in office. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, representing Oklahoma's 5th congressional district.
We strongly agree that it’s time to take shutdowns off the table for good.
It is as simple as staying after school to finish your unfinished classwork.
From repairing damaged public buildings to reimbursing emergency protective measures and wildfire suppression costs, these FEMA awards will help Oklahoma communities recover from the tornadoes, severe weather, and wildfires that impacted…
I’m glad to see these federal resources supporting the agencies and local governments that responded when Oklahomans needed them most.
Jay Clayton is a great pick for the Director of National Intelligence. The US Attorney’s Office in the southern district of New York has prosecuted terrorists, international cartels, money laundering, international trafficking and more. He…
It is painfully obvious that the current system isn’t working, and we need a new path to settle our disagreements.
The American people shouldn’t pay the price for Congress failing to do its job on time.
Congress would feel the pressure and pain of a shutdown, instead of the American people and federal workers.
Most Americans simply want to see the law enforced. That is not extreme. That is normal.
For 19 hours, I joined my Senate Republican colleagues to vote down amendment after amendment from Democrats who wanted to defund federal immigration enforcement entirely.
Today, Republicans voted to provide certainty and security by fully funding ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years.
if my Prevent Government Shutdowns Act had been in place, we would have never been in this position to begin with.
Intel and the ODNI specifically has been a nonpartisan role, and it’s got to stay that way.
Oklahomans deserve strong, experienced leadership in both districts, and these nominations deliver exactly that.
Bob Troester has led the Western District with distinction for years, and Chris Nassar has spent his career going after some the worst criminals in northern Oklahoma.
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ends government shutdowns forever with a simple idea: if Congress doesn't do its job, Congress doesn't get to go home.
Since October 7th, Jews in America have faced an unprecedented surge in antisemitism. These are not just numbers, these are real stories impacting real people.
Nonprofits and their donors are an essential safety net for our communities—providing food, housing, and care to those who need it most.
Americans are tired of worthless government shutdown drama and Congress using federal workers and government services as pawns in political standoffs.
By expanding direct-hire authority to include all supporting units at installations like Tinker Air Force Base, we are cutting the bureaucratic red tape that has slowed our military readiness.
Public Service Recognition Week gives our country an opportunity to pause and thank the many government workers across Oklahoma and the nation for their commitment to serving others.
When an Agency says it is a rule, is it a rule? It has been every other time until this time.





