Will any of Oklahomaa s House GOP members be ousted Tuesday? –

All five Oklahoma Republican U.S. House members face primary opponents on Tuesday but ousting an incumbent is easier said than done, even in a year of voter anger directed at Washington. Most of those Oklahoma challengers are underfunded and the track record of insurgents nationally is not good.

Veteran congressmen from Oklahoma face primary challengers

Oklahoma's longest-serving U.S. House members face primary election challengers who say the incumbents' time in Washington has left them out of touch with constituents and their votes do not represent voters' values. Congressman Frank Lucas faces fellow Republican Desiree Brown of Hennessey in the June 28 primary race, with Lucas seeking a 12th term in the sprawling western Oklahoma district.

News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press at 5:50 a.m. CDT

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled the central Oklahoma town of Harrah The temblor was reported around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Hours before that, the USGS recorded a 2.8 magnitude quake near the north central town of Langston.

GOP block Senate vote on judges, including 2 backed by Oklahoma delegation

Top Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked an attempt by Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren to force votes on judicial nominees, including two from Oklahoma. Warren, of Massachusetts, slammed Republicans, who control the Senate, for not allowing votes on 15 nominees for district judge positions in several states.

“Never Trump” Groups Struggle to Craft Strategy

When one of Donald Trump's most outspoken Republican opponents proposed a little-known conservative writer as the long-awaited alternative to the party's presumptive nominee, the "Never Trump" movement, such as it was, appeared lifeless. The failure to draft a party star to wage an independent bid was considered the nail in the coffin.

OKlahoma House & Senate pass $6.9 billion budget, now goes to Fallin’s desk

Oklahoma House passed $6.9 billion budget in 52-45 vote Oklahoma Senate passed the $6.9 budget in 26-17 vote Budget now goes to Gov. Mary Fallin's desk "The budget passed today jeopardizes Oklahomans' health, safety and economic wellbeing because it fails to adequately fund basic core services," said Jess Callahan, OPEA President. "We will have fewer troopers on our highways, citizens will have to wait longer for DHS benefits and access to mental health services will be restricted.

Oklahoman vetoes ban on abortion

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed legislation to make it a felony for doctors to perform an abortion except in cases to save the mother's life, a measure that would have effectively outlawed the procedure in the state. In vetoing the measure Friday, just a day after the Legislature passed it, Fallin said it was vague and would not withstand a legal challenge.

Oklahoma moves to criminalize abortion

Oklahoma lawmakers have moved to effectively ban abortion in their state by making it a felony for doctors to perform the procedure, an effort the bill's sponsor said Thursday is aimed at ultimately overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The bill , which abortion rights group Center for Reproductive Rights says is the first of its kind in the nation, also would restrict any physician who performs an abortion from obtaining or renewing a license to practice medicine in Oklahoma.

The Latest: Panel suggests study of nitrogen for executions

A grand jury investigating Oklahoma's execution protocols says the state should study the use of nitrogen gas to administer the death penalty. Attorney General Scott Pruitt said in a statement that the recommendation is important and that he looks forward to working with Gov. Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Legislature to consider its feasibility.

Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill criminalizing performing abortion

Oklahoma lawmakers have moved to effectively ban abortion in their state by making it a felony for doctors to perform the procedure, an effort the bill's sponsor said Thursday is aimed at ultimately overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The bill , which abortion rights group Center for Reproductive Rights says is the first of its kind in the nation, also would restrict any physician who performs an abortion from obtaining or renewing a license to practice medicine in Oklahoma.