OK Attorney General Scott Pruitt

In a letter addressed to Environment and Public Works Chairman John Barrasso, Ranking Member Tom Carper, and all members of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee; Democratic leader Dustin McDaniel makes a compelling case that Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is the best candidate to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading →

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today met with former pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

“It was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Ben Carson today to discuss his vision for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its ability to help people,” said Sen. Lankford. Continue reading →

Rep. Mark Walker and Sen. James Lankford

Congressional Prayer Caucus co-chairman Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today announced that Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) will serve as the new House co-chair of the Caucus. Rep. Walker will assume the leadership role previously held by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), who founded the Caucus in 2005 to protect the right of individuals to pray and practice their faith freely. Continue reading →

CNN host Dana Bash

America Rising Squared recently released a video copulation showing how Senate Dems’ plan to obstruct President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees is contrary to their own words on previous administrations.

The video begins with CNN Host Dana Bash, the network’s chief political correspondent reporting, “Senate Democrats are saying today that they are going to focus in on eight nominees… They’re going to try to slow walk them a little bit.” Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, DC – The Taxpayers Right To Know Act, a transparency bill championed by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) for many years, passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by voice vote, on the second day of the new 115th Congress.

“I applaud the House for quickly passing the Taxpayers Right To Know Act.” said Lankford. “The American people deserve to know more about how their tax dollars are being spent and this legislation will do that. The Taxpayers Right To Know Act will require the federal government to finally report a public list of its programs along with how much they cost and who they serve. Taxpayers want a more efficient government that is transparent and accountable. I call on my colleagues in the Senate to pass this important bill right away.” Continue reading →