WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Fights to Pay Capitol Police as Democrats Keep Government Closed * WASHINGTON, DC US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) today introduced the Pay Our Capitol Police Act, legislation ensuring members of the United States Capitol Police, their civilian staff, and essential contractors continue to receive pay during a government shutdown. "The Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * NTSB Issues Urgent Recommendation on Learjet Landing Gear * Main landing gear could separate on landing WASHINGTON (Oct. 29, 2025) - The National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent recommendation Wednesday to ensure main landing gear are correctly attached on certain Bombardier Learjet airplanes. The urgent recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration would requir  more