James Lankford
FILE - This March 19, 2020, file photo, shows a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident. Alabama on Wednesday became the second state to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's decision to delay by six months the release of data used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, as it took aim at the accuracy of a privacy protection system that it alleged is holding up the process.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Lawmakers frustrated over delay in Census redistricting data

By Mike Schneider Mar. 23, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Sun shines on the U.S. Capitol dome, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill

By Alan Fram Mar. 03, 2021 12:14 AM EST

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill, walk out for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
Where Biden stood, reminders of a failed insurrection

By Andrew Taylor Jan. 20, 2021 06:34 PM EST

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., wears a "Trump Won" face mask as she arrives on the floor of the House to take her oath of office on opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Erin Scott/Pool via AP)
Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking Jan. 05, 2021 12:31 AM EST

A coalition of senators and senators-elect have pledged to reject the results.
Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking Jan. 04, 2021 12:59 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2020, file photo Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hawley, says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay — but in no way alter — the final certification of Biden's win.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File)
Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump

By Lisa Mascaro And Mary Clare Jalonick Jan. 03, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Official: Hope, long road still ahead with COVID vaccines

Dec. 19, 2020 12:34 PM EST
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma health officials say while the state has taken an important step with the start of vaccinations to combat the coronavirus...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 file photo, Ebola coordinator Ron Klain listens as President Barack Obama speaks to the media about the government's Ebola response in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience across. That's according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 on condition of anonymity to avoid preempting an official announcement.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Election 2020 Today: Biden taps Klain, Trump voters dismayed

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 06:48 AM EST

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., listens during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP)
SC Dems file ethics complaint in Graham fundraising comments

By Meg Kinnard Oct. 15, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - in this Sept. 24, 2020 file photo, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., appears on Capitol Hill in Washington. Lankford says he is quarantining after meeting with a Utah senator who tested positive for COVID-19. Lankford tweeted on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, that he had met several times this week with fellow Republican Mike Lee, who announced earlier in the day that he had contracted the disease caused by the coronavirus. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP, File)
Lankford quarantining after colleague contracts COVID-19

Oct. 02, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Senate approves $2.8B plan to boost conservation, parks

By Matthew Daly Jun. 17, 2020 12:34 PM EDT

People look at protest posters that adorn the last remaining anti-scaling fencing surrounding a small building in Lafayette Park, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, near the White House in Washington, where protests have occurred over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. The rest of the park is open. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Lafayette Square could decide Trump's legacy — and election

By Jonathan Lemire Jun. 17, 2020 12:32 AM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with African-American supporters in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Washington. Seated alongside Trump are Pastor Darrell Scott and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Trump moved Tulsa rally date after learning about Juneteenth

By Darlene Superville Jun. 14, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

Tear gas floats in the air as a line of police move demonstrators away from St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House, as they gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump photo op, talk of military force amp up GOP challenge

By Laurie Kellman Jun. 04, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

President Donald Trump walks past police in Lafayette Park after he visited outside St. John's Church across from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Part of the church was set on fire during protests on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Trump photo op, talk of military force amp up GOP challenge

By Laurie Kellman Jun. 03, 2020 07:08 PM EDT

The 9:02 gate at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum is pictured behind a sign announcing the closure of the site, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the site scaled back its plans for a 25th anniversary remembrance and will instead offer a recorded, one-hour television program that includes the reading of the names of the 168 people killed in the bombing followed by 168 seconds of silence, instead of the annual open-to-the-public ceremony. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Video tribute honors Oklahoma bombing victims amid outbreak

By Sean Murphy And Ken Miller Apr. 19, 2020 09:54 AM EDT