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ADL Honors Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford for Bipartisan Leadership Against Antisemitism
Senators receive Levenson Family Defender of Democracy Award for protecting the Jewish community and upholding democratic values New York, NY, October 5, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the leading anti-hate organization in the world, honored Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford with the Levenson Family Defender of Democracy Award at its Spotlight on Hope event in Washington, D.C., recognizing their bipartisan leadership in protecting the Jewish community and combating antisemitism.
Weekend Edition - September 19, 2026
This Weekend: John McGuire, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th District, details increased pressure from Congress on Russia and Iran, responds to Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine, and explains how certain Middle East battles are constricting energy routes.
Lankford Holds Firm Against Zelenskyy on Ukraine Sanctions
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Lankford in Washington Examiner: 'Two hundred fifty years of ‘all men created equal’ — When will the unborn count?
Two hundred fifty years ago, a small group of colonists challenged the most powerful empire on Earth. They had no standing army, no navy, and no certainty of survival. What they had was conviction.
Kevin Cramer, James Lankford, John Teichert, Chris Smith, Quena Gonzales
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, covers the House Oversight Committee hearings on fraud and abuse allegations in Minnesota, and the U.S. seizure of Russian-flagged oil tankers fleeing Venezuela. Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, details what senators learned during their briefing on Venezuela.
James Lankford, Marlin Stutzman, Richard Harris, John McLaughlin
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on Tuesday’s elections, California’s redistricting efforts, Arkansas’s ranking as the most pro-life state for the 6th consecutive year, and conflicting accounts over the origins of religious persecution in Nigeria as the nation finds itself listed as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
James Lankford, Keith Self, Christina Bennett, Liz Murrill, Dr. Michael New
On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the latest Democrat government shutdown, the 20-point plan for Gaza, speeches by the President and Secretary of War to military leaders at Quantico, and more. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, provides details on the latest demands from Democrats that will lead to a federal government shutdown tonight.
Weekend Edition - September 20, 2025
This weekend: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords in light of the conflict in Gaza and whether Congress is headed for a government shutdown. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s At-Large District, offers perspective on Wednesday’s hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel and the shocking news that Joe Biden’s DOJ targeted 92 conservative organizations.
James Lankford, Mark Harris, Dr. Andrew Bostom, Casey Harper, Jared Bridges
On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords in light of the conflict in Gaza and whether Congress is headed for a government shutdown. Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 8th District, discusses the Democrats’ refusal to work with Republicans on a government funding bill, as well as revelations that Biden’s DOJ targeted dozens of Christians and conservatives.
The ERLC Podcast | Southern Baptists in the Public Square
How does being a Christians affect one’s public service? And what can Southern Baptists do to influence the public square? Welcome to the ERLC Podcast, where our goal is to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. Today, we’re featuring a panel with elected representatives that we hosted at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting.
Chris Smith, James Lankford, John Stemberger, Dr. Albert Mohler
On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, discusses the current state of the Israel-Iran ceasefire. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reflects on the third anniversary of the Dobbs ruling and his efforts to force the FDA to review the safety protocols of the abortion drug. John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, highlights the shocking news that mifepristone and human remains may be tainting the U.S. water supply.
ERLC hosts pastors in Washington, D.C.
Over the past few months, the ERLC has actively called on Congress and the administration to take decisive action to defund Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider responsible for nearly 400,000 abortions annually. Welcome to The ERLC Podcast where our goal is to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues.
Senator Lankford on being a Christian in the public square
In a time of intense political polarization, finding examples of faith-informed leadership that brings people together rather than pushing them apart can feel rare. That’s why today’s conversation between Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and Republican Sen. James Lankford from Oklahoma offers such a refreshing perspective on how Christian faith can shape public service. Before serving in Congress, Sen.
How the ERLC Research team supports our work in D.C.
The primary role of the ERLC research team is to provide a theological and ethical foundation for all the work that we do within the ERLC. We want to be able to communicate our Baptist convictions with our Christian convictions and our ethical frameworks as we address issues of public importance. Today on the ERLC podcast, we’re finishing our series focused on our work in Washington, D.C. At the ERLC, our goal is to serve our Southern Baptist churches in the public square.
Weekend Edition - February 15, 2025
This weekend: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on the news of the day and discusses how his report, “Federal Fumbles,” could serve as a playbook for DOGE. Max Primorac, former USAID Deputy Administrator, discusses the House hearing on USAID and how American taxpayer dollars were spent.
Erin Houchin, Andy Biggs, Jeff Landry, James Lankford
On today’s program: Erin Houchin, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th District and House Republican Conference Secretary, shares insights on the release of the budget blueprint and President Trump’s comments on Ukraine. Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 5th District, highlights today's headlines and discusses his bill, the Midnight Rules Act.
Letter: My unique experience voting for President
Since the Daily Chronicle printed a letter from a “heart broken” female voter on Dec. 3, 2024, who called our newly-elected President a “monster,” it prompted me to respond with this letter regarding my unique Presidential voting experience this year. First, I love our U.S. democracy and would not change it for any other countries system. It may not be perfect, but it still works well most of the time. We also have the option to improve it.
Brian Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer is son of the late, legendary Marty Schottenheimer, a former mentor of McCarthy's and many other current and former coaches around the NFL. Having joined the Cowboys in 2022 as a coaching analyst, the Schottenheimer heir was promoted to the role of offensive coordinator in 2023, following the departure of Kellen Moore from that role, and that's where he's spent the last seasons in Dallas.
Ron Johnson, William Lee, Steve Daines, James Lankford, Josiah Presley
On today's program: Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, gives an update on Senate’s discussions regarding budget reconciliation options. William “Dean” Lee, retired Vice Admiral of the United States Coast Guard, reacts to the leadership change at the top of the U.S. Coast Guard as well as President Trump’s commitment to reinstate service members who were dismissed for objecting to the Covid vaccine mandate.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S. 6)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Sponsor and status Sponsor.
James Lankford, Dr. A. J. Nolte, Randy Weber, Brad Knott
On today's program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, shares an update on the war between Israel and Hamas, highlights his DOGE bills package, and discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as HHS secretary. Dr. A. J. Nolte, Director of the Institute for Israel Studies at Regent University, reports all the details in the hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Lankford urges senate leadership to act on lowering Rx costs and saving rural pharmacies
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) led his colleagues in sending a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to call on them to rein in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that hurt patients and pharmacies. “The need to act is more severe now than ever before. In 2023 there were over 300 independent pharmacy net closures—almost one per day. Unfortunately, that trend has only grown in 2024.
Josh Hawley, Jerry Boykin, James Lankford, Chris Smith
On today’s program: Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator from Missouri, recaps the Senate Judiciary hearing on President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plan and comments on the latest regarding Syria and the war in Ukraine. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, Executive Vice President of Family Research Council, offers his expertise and analysis on the continuing fallout from the demise of the Assad regime. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma,shares how the Senate plans to address the power vacuum in Syria.
Chris Smith, James Lankford, Mary Szoch, Meg Kilgannon
On today’s program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, reacts to the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant. He also comments on the House passage of his resolution condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
James Lankford, Matt Carpenter, Jerry Boykin, Gordon Chang
On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on his Senate leadership election and lists his priorities for the Senate Republican conference. He also shares about his inquiry into why federal prisons are freezing out faith groups. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, reports the latest election results in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lt. Gen.
Michael Cloud, James Lankford, Eli Crane, Joel Penton
On today’s program: Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, discusses why the House of Representatives should pass a six-month continuing resolution for government spending that includes the SAVE Act to protect election integrity. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, explains the deception behind the Senate Democrats’ “Right to IVF Act” and highlights the recent anniversary of the Abraham Accords.
Senators confront Secret Service director at GOP convention about Trump shooting
(The Daily Signal) MILWAUKEE—Republican senators confronted the embattled head of the Secret Service on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention here. “You owe President Trump answers,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., shouted after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the RNC. While Cheatle walked through the Fiserv Forum convention center, Blackburn, along with Sens.
WATCH: Secret Service director flees RNC when confronted by GOP senators about Trump shooting
MILWAUKEE – Republican senators confronted the embattled head of the Secret Service on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention here. “You owe President Trump answers,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., shouted after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the RNC. While Cheatle walked through the Fiserv Forum convention center, Blackburn, along with Sens.
Secret Service Director flees GOP senators at RNC
MILWAUKEE—Republican senators confronted the embattled head of the Secret Service on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention here. “You owe President Trump answers,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., shouted after Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the RNC. While Cheatle walked through the Fiserv Forum convention center, Blackburn, along with Sens.
GOP Senators slam Schumer, call border bill revote an ‘election year political stunt’
The Senate will vote again Thursday on a border bill that Republicans say would do more harm than good. The bill “is not a border bill, and it is not a border security bill,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
James Lankford, Chris Smith
On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, discusses the $118 billion Senate legislation that pairs funding to secure the southern border with aid to Israel and Ukraine. Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, provides an update on the World Health Organization’s effort to undermine national sovereignty, free speech, and human dignity with its proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement.
Senator James Lankford: I’m Joining the March for Life Because I’m Pro-Woman and Pro-Life
It sounds so simple. Take these pills, and your problem will be over—except, it isn’t. People do not forget an event so significant. A few months ago, social media went into a frenzy when Britney Spears shared that she was pressured by her boyfriend 20 years ago to take abortion pills. After two decades she still described the chemical abortion as “one of the most agonizing things I have ever experienced in my life.” She is not alone.
Why James Lankford expects a border breakthrough on Apple Podcasts
The GOP’s lead negotiator on the embattled Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and border security supplemental believes that a compromise will happen. But do his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and his fellow Republicans in the House agree?
Chad Wolf, Meg Kilgannon, Ben Johnson, James Lankford, Jerry Boykin
On today’s program: Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, reacts to Senate testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray warning that the terrorist threat to the United States is at its highest level in years following the October 7 attack on Israel.
Nathaniel Moran, Pete Rickets, James Lankford, S.A. McCarthy, Yaakov Menken
On today’s program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, provides an update on the House Speaker race and reacts to the terrorist threat posed by the Biden administration's mishandling of southern border security. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, responds to a report that the U.S. will re-freeze a $6 billion dollar cash transfer to Iran and calls attention to questions regarding Iranian influence on the U.S. Department of State.
We should have grown-up conversation without shutdowns
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded nearly 233,000 immigrants attempting to cross the border illegally last month. Last week, there were almost 11,000 illegal crossings in one 24-hour period. Since Biden took office, in less than three years, there have been more than 6 million encounters at the border, which is more than the previous 12 years combined.
Weekend Edition - September 30, 2023
This weekend: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on the ongoing southern border crisis, the restoration of the Senate dress code, as well as other news from Capitol Hill. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, weighs in on the Biden impeachment inquiry hearing. The Romeike family, along with their attorney, Kevin Boden, Director of HSLDA International, share about the Biden administration’s plans to deport them.
James Lankford, Pete Sessions, Lawrence Wilson, Brent Keilen, Tim Throckmorton
On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, comments on the ongoing southern border crisis, the restoration of the Senate dress code, as well as other news from Capitol Hill. Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, shares about the Biden impeachment inquiry hearing. Lawrence Wilson, The Epoch Times National Politics Reporter, highlights where the Capitol Hill budget debate stands.
Lankford: Tax policy must encourage business R&D, investment
Listen to this article James Lankford Tax policy is as dry as the dirt in August, but it’s an essential part of planning any business expense. For decades, federal tax policy has changed every few years and left business owners and accountants struggling to determine how to prepare quarterly filings.
Lankford: Tax policy must encourage business R&D, investment
James Lankford Tax policy is as dry as the dirt in August, but it’s an essential part of planning any business expense. For decades, federal tax policy has changed every few years and left business owners and accountants struggling to determine how to prepare quarterly filings. This year is no different – with vigorous debates in Congress over the future of research and development, bonus depreciation, nonprofit deductions, pass-through businesses and countless other tax treatments.
Keep Calm and Wait for Your Passport
Subhead OPINION/COLUMN If you’re thinking of traveling in the next few months, don’t book your flight until you have your passport in your hands. To give you perspective, if you apply today for a passport, you probably won’t have it in hand until Thanksgiving, even if you pay the extra fee to “expedite” it.
In the News | U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma
Keep Calm and Wait for Your Passport If you’re thinking of traveling in the next few months, don’t book your flight until you have your passport in your hands. To give you perspective, if you apply today for a passport, you probably won’t have it in hand until Thanksgiving, even if you pay the extra fee to “expedite” it. I think the State Department needs to get a better definition of “expedite.” Just a few years ago, getting a passport routinely took four to six weeks.
James Lankford, Chris Mitchell, Mike Lee, Gabe Firment, Travis Weber, Lisa McLain
On today’s program: James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, reacts to what he saw at Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s speech before a joint session of Congress and comments on the protests facing Ariel University in Samaria. Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief, shares how Israelis are responding to President Herzog’s address before Congress. Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah, shares the latest on the National Defense Authorization Act as the Senate considers the legislation.
Pro-Life Senator: Dobbs Was Just the Beginning, Now We Need to Protect Every Baby From Abortion, by Senator James Lankford
By Senator James Lankford, LifeNews, June 27, 2023 LifeNews Note: Senator James Lankford is a pro-life senator from Oklahoma who co-chairs the Senate Pro-Life Caucus. Washington, DC – It has been one year since the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. It is estimated that tens of thousands of children are alive in America today because of that decision.
Pro-Life Senator: Dobbs Was Just the Beginning, Now We Need to Protect Every Baby From Abortion
It has been one year since the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. It is estimated that tens of thousands of children are alive in America today because of that decision. In just a few short months, those children will be on the playground, singing fun, silly songs. That’s something to be celebrated.
One Year Ago, Dobbs Gave New Life to the Pro-Life Movement, but We Can’t Quit Now | National Review
The Dobbs ruling did not end abortion in our nation, and those of us who stand for life still have a lot of work to do to make abortion unthinkable, not just illegal.
One Year Ago, Dobbs Gave New Life to the Pro-Life Movement, but We Can’t Quit Now | U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma
It has been one year since the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. It is estimated that tens of thousands of children are alive in America today because of that decision. In just a few short months, those children will be on the playground, singing fun, silly songs. That’s something to be celebrated.
We can cut spending, avoid defaulting on our debt
By Senator James Lankford In the last year, the costs of groceries, rent, utilities, and gas have all gone up. We are dealing with historically high inflation and an economy that’s now built on the federal government spending more and more to keep the nation afloat. Free “government money” always sounds great when it’s doled out, but at some point all that free money has to be paid off and decisions have to be made about how to pay it.
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