Alex Cameron

Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief + journalist: @News9, @Newson6 Covering the nation's capital for Oklahoma's Own Griffin Communications.

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

@RegionalTVCat It’s cold cuts, @RegionalTVCat, and don’t forget to add a few chips for crunchy goodness lol

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
https://t.co/hgAYXqXnZa

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

@TWShannon @SenArmstrong New reaction coming in to developments regarding how long @SenArmstrong will remain in office, following the November election, first reported by @reesejgorman

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

In a brief statement, the White House announced today President Trump has withdrawn former OK state trooper Lance Shroyer as his nominee to head ICE. Shroyer was nominated in June. Sen. Homeland Security Cmte Chair Rand Paul never scheduled a confirmation hearing. @NEWS9 @NewsOn6

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

@SecMullinDHS posted that the Coast Guard pilots "made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism."

[The DC MD VA Live @TheDMVLive]

UPDATE: A Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and other top DHS officials made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon outside Washington, D.C., after one of its engines failed.

[National Press Club @PressClubDC]

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 31, 2026 – National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. issued the following statement today:

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I met with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal and James Lankford @SenatorLankford during the National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv. I am grateful to the United States for its unwavering bipartisan and bicameral support. We appreciate that work continues in both chambers of the U.S. Congress to increase pressure on Russia, and we hope that Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran can ultimately be passed.

I briefed the Senators on Russia’s ongoing ballistic missile terror. It is very important for Ukraine to have the capabilities to counter this, and implementing the decision to grant licenses for the production of Patriots could significantly help. We also discussed cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, bilateral agreements, and promising projects. Thank you!

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

@SenatorLankford calls the selection a ‘great decision’:

“As energy demand continues to grow, Oklahoma’s long history of domestic energy innovation makes our state well-positioned to continue leading the nation in developing affordable, reliable, and secure American energy.”

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

U.S. Dept of Energy names Oklahoma potential ‘host’ for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Other states in the mix: Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho. DOE calls this “a new effort to strengthen and modernize the nation’s full nuclear fuel cycle.” @NewsOn6 @NEwS9

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Waiting in traffic on Massachusetts Ave this morning as the motorcade for what appeared to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s hearse drove past.

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Just now: @SenatorLankford testifying before @TomColeOK04 and the House Appropriations Committee about his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, legislation he’s been pushing since 2019 to force lawmakers to stay in DC until they pass regular appropriations. @Newson6 @NEWS9

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

It’s that time of year again: the 2026 winning entries in the Congressional High School Art Competition are going up in Cannon Tunnel. Get a peak at the 5 Oklahoma winners. @NewsOn6 @NEWS9

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Under questioning from @TomColeOK04 yesterday, Sec’y Hegseth acknowledged the administration had “shed” the “divest-to-invest mindset” that initially led them to believe the nation’s airborne ISR platform (E-3’s and E-7’s) should be replaced with a satellite-based platform.

[Sen. James Lankford @SenatorLankford]

The Pentagon's decision to restore the E-7 program is the right call. Tinker AFB has been the heart of America's AWACS mission with the E-3 for years – that experience and expertise matters. I've been proud to fight for this program, and glad to see the administration recognize the E-7 is essential to keeping America's eyes in the sky. This is a win for Oklahoma and for our national security.

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Just now-@GovStitt and Hitachi Ltd sign Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) at SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington. @NewsOn6 @NEWS9

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

20 of DHS's 22 agencies now funded through normal appropriations for remainder of FY '26; ICE & CBP funded through OBBBA

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

THE HOUSE just funded DHS by voice vote.

76-day DHS shutdown is over.

They didnt even take a recorded vote

[Secretary Markwayne Mullin @SecMullinDHS]

Thankfully, President Trump, the First Lady, all members of the Cabinet, the media, and guests are safe. @POTUS has displayed incredible composure and leadership tonight.

I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement personnel for their quick and heroic actions.

An investigation is ongoing, and we will provide updates as they become available.

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Moments ago, Alan Armstrong walks into the Senate chamber to be sworn in as a United States Senator from Oklahoma. Armstrong was tapped to fill the remaining 8 months of Markwayne Mullin’s term @Newson6 @ NEWS9

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

According to the White House, @SecMullinDHS will be sworn in this afternoon at 1:30 ET in the Oval Office. @POTUS will participate.
Mullin was confirmed 54-45 by the Senate last night.
@NewsOn6 @NEWS9

[Laura Weiss @LauraEWeiss16]

News: The new Oklahoma senator replacing Sen. Mullin is expected to be sworn in at 3:30 pm tomorrow, per multiple sources familiar w/ the plan

That’s pending an announcement from Oklahoma Gov. Stitt on his pick for the appointment. Stitt is expected to pick energy exec Alan Armstrong

(@reesejgorman first reported Stitt’s pick)

[Alex Cameron @AlexDCameron]

Just now—Senate confirms @SenMullin to be next Secretary of Homeland Security 54-45. @NewsOn6 @NEWS9