Category Archives: National

“Trump Score” Revived – OK Alignment

Washington, DC – The “Trump Score,” a concept originally popularized by the now-defunct FiveThirtyEight.com to measure how closely members of Congress aligned with President Trump’s positions, has been revived and expanded. The updated version is now available at GOPScorecard.com, offering data for both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

The Oklahoma members of Congress most aligned with President Trump’s policy positions are Josh Brecheen (96.43%) and Kevin Hern (86.14%). The Oklahoma Republicans least aligned with Trump are Frank Lucas (69.40%) and Tom Cole (63.27%) — both opposing Trump’s positions across nearly a third of their votes.

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AWS Outage “Perfect Storm” for Attacks 

Yesterday Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down in the US causing a ripple effect, from governments and local municipalities, to enterprises, small businesses and the individuals who rely on these services daily. AWS is a cloud-based service thousands of major companies use to not only store their data, but run their apps and software for many critical business services.  

The AWS outage has further impacted shopping websites, banking apps, and even streaming and smart homes devices. And while organizations scramble to ensure business operations continue to run, it’s also an opportunity for individuals to do a quick check-in on their own cyber hygiene. 

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Nigerian Christians Suffering Genocide

‘These people are being martyred for the faith while we sit comfortably at home in America, unwilling to speak out against these atrocities’ says Dr. Alex McFarland.

Christians around the world may be watching in horror at the mass genocide of Christians in Nigeria, but they are not doing enough to stop the slaughter. Nigeria is home to more than 106 million Christians, and most believers face severe oppression and hostility on a daily basis. This year, Nigerian Christians are being martyred at a rate of more than one per hour. “If nothing is done in the next few years, Christianity will cease to exist in Nigeria,” said one expert. To the shame of the American church, even self-avowed atheist Bill Maher called out the “systematic killing” of Christians in Nigeria while too many U.S. churches remain silent.

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Protect Seniors – Protect Medicare Advantage

I worked hard my entire adult life here in Oklahoma. I paid my taxes, raised a family, and contributed to my community. Now, in retirement, I don’t expect handouts. What I do expect is the healthcare I earned through years of work. For me, that comes through Medicare Advantage.

Medicare Advantage is different from the government-run version of Medicare. It gives seniors more choice. It lets us pick plans that cover what we need—things like prescription drugs, dental and vision care, and even a ride to the doctor. These benefits help keep me healthy and independent, and they save money by preventing bigger problems down the road.

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Hostages Freed – Peace Celebrated

President Donald J. Trump on Monday in Jerusalem speaking to the Knesset hailed a “new beginning” for the Middle East as Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. Both Palestinians and Israelis danced in the streets in celebration. It appears, the two year Gaza war is over and true lasting peace possible for the first time in a thousand years.

U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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