Tag: James Lankford

Republican Sens. Mike Enzi of Wyoming (pictured), James Lankford of Oklahoma, and John Thune of South Dakota argued that President Trump's "very engagement" on the issue and ability to institute renegotiations of the 1993 deal among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico was "evidence of every future administration's ability to review and renegotiate trade deals." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Republican senators urge White House to back off on adding end date to NAFTA

Sean Higgins · November 15, 2017 10:12 pm

Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., and Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., have sponsored the Conscience Protection Act to provide protection to those who have been discriminated against in this fashion, and its text has been included in the fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Something both sides of the abortion debate can agree on

Maureen Ferguson · November 9, 2017 10:20 pm

The faster pace followed intense pressure from conservative groups, including one that threatening to launch an expensive and unflattering advertising campaign about the glacial pace of confirmations under Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

After threats, Mitch McConnell wins praise on confirmations

Susan Ferrechio · November 6, 2017 5:01 am

Investigators work at the scene of a deadly shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sunday Nov. 5, 2017. A man opened fire inside of the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing more than 20 people. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

National Security

Weekend wrap: Trump’s trip and Robert Mueller’s investigation top the news until tragedy strikes in Texas

Kyle Feldscher · November 6, 2017 2:39 am

"I am a no," Lankford said when asked on NBC's "Meet the Press" if he'd vote against the bill if it raised the nation's debt too much. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Republican James Lankford promises to vote against tax reform if it raises the debt too much

Kyle Feldscher · November 5, 2017 4:52 pm

"Bob Mueller needs to be able to finish his investigation," Lankford said. "The challenge of any investigation like this is how long it could go on and how broad it could be." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

James Lankford: Robert Mueller needs to be allowed to do his job

Kyle Feldscher · November 5, 2017 4:25 pm

Colin Stretch, vice president and general counsel for Facebook, told senators his company saw attempts by Russian accounts to "inflame some of the post-election demonstrations" seen around the country. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Google, Facebook: Russia tried to divide Americans on Electoral College, immigration, NFL

Todd Shepherd · November 1, 2017 4:57 pm

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., told reporters Tuesday that he can "guarantee" there will be other indictments as special counsel Robert Mueller continues his investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 elections. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senators predict more charges in Russia probe

Susan Ferrechio · November 1, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Monday he will hold votes on appellate and district court nominees, but journalists gathered at the Capitol were more interested in the Republican Party's response to the indictment of former Trump campaign associates. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Indictment-obsessed press yawns at Republican agenda

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · October 31, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., said President Trump reassured him that he was willing to extend the March 5 deadline for ending the DACA program and give "Dreamers" "some more time." (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

James Lankford says Trump willing to extend DACA past March 5: Report

Anna Giaritelli · October 13, 2017 12:07 pm

Most Americans have no idea what is really happening in Turkey. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

James Lankford: Turkey has unjustly imprisoned an American pastor for one year. Here’s how the US should respond

James Lankford · October 7, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Thursday will propose immigration legislation that seeks to strike a balance between progressive and conservatives' demands on border security and the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)

Jeff Flake wants to find a fix for DACA and border security

Anna Giaritelli · October 5, 2017 4:10 pm