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President Trump At Lunch With Republican Senators In The Rose Garden - DC

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, from left, Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia, Senator James Lankford, a Republican of Oklahoma, and Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, arrive to speak to members of the media following a lunch in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Trump urged Senate Republicans to hold the line as the US government shutdown extended into its 21st day, warning Democrats that they would bear the political fallout for the impasse if they did not vote quickly to approve funding. Photo by Allison Robbert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump At Lunch With Republican Senators In The Rose Garden - DC

Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, speaks at a press conference of Republican Senators outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. A top economic adviser to President Donald Trump suggested that “stronger measures” could be in the offing if the government shutdown, now in its 20th day, doesn’t end this week. Photo by Allison Robbert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump At Lunch With Republican Senators In The Rose Garden - DC

Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, speaks at a press conference of Republican Senators outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. A top economic adviser to President Donald Trump suggested that “stronger measures” could be in the offing if the government shutdown, now in its 20th day, doesn’t end this week. Photo by Allison Robbert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) is seen with President Donald Trump during a dinner with members of the Trump administration and members of Congress in the newly renovated Rose Garden at the White House Sept. 5, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamieson Greer Confirmation Hearing

United States Trade Representative-designate Jamieson Greer listens to questioning from United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamieson Greer Confirmation Hearing

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions United States Trade Representative-designate Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamieson Greer Confirmation Hearing

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions United States Trade Representative-designate Jamieson Greer during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamieson Greer Confirmation Hearing

United States Trade Representative-designate Jamieson Greer responds to questioning from United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) during a Senate Finance hearings to examine his nomination to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robert F Kennedy, Jr Confirmation Hearing

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions Robert F Kennedy, Jr as he testifies before the US Senate Committee on Finance concerning his nomination to be US Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robert F Kennedy, Jr Confirmation Hearing

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions Robert F Kennedy, Jr as he testifies before the US Senate Committee on Finance concerning his nomination to be US Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robert F Kennedy, Jr Confirmation Hearing

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions Robert F Kennedy, Jr as he testifies before the US Senate Committee on Finance concerning his nomination to be US Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democratic Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) speaks during a news conference following the weekly GOP caucus luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, January 13, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democratic Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) speaks during a news conference following the weekly GOP caucus luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, January 13, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republicans Pick John Thune To Be Senate Majority Leader - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) speaks after United States Senator John Thune (Republican of South Dakota) wins the GOP election for Senate Majority Leader in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Faith & Freedom Coalition Road to Majority - Washington

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) speaks at the annual Road to Majority conference in Washington, DC, June 21, 2024. The conference host, Faith and Freedom Coalition, advocates for incorporation of Christianity in American government. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intelligence Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) is seen during a US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on securing U.S. elections, in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intelligence Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) is seen during a US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on securing U.S. elections, in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) at a Senate Finance Committee hearing with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, where she is testifying to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) at a Senate Finance Committee hearing with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, where she is testifying to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) at a Senate Finance Committee hearing with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, where she is testifying to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) at a Senate Finance Committee hearing with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, where she is testifying to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Wide Threats Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions witnesses during the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing to examine worldwide threats in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA on Monday, March 11, 2024. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Wide Threats Hearing - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) listens to testimony during the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing to examine worldwide threats in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA on Monday, March 11, 2024. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Hearing - Washington

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management Chair United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Independent of Arizona), right, confers with United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma), left, during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management hearing to examine after apprehension, focusing on tracing DHS responsibilities after Title 42, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Hearing - Washington

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management Chair United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Independent of Arizona), right, confers with United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma), left, during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management hearing to examine after apprehension, focusing on tracing DHS responsibilities after Title 42, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Hearing - Washington

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management Chair United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Independent of Arizona), right, confers with United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma), left, during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management hearing to examine after apprehension, focusing on tracing DHS responsibilities after Title 42, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Various Senate Committee Hearings - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions the panel during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine FASTA implementation and optimizing the efficient use of federal property, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Various Senate Committee Hearings - Washington

United States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma) questions the panel during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing to examine FASTA implementation and optimizing the efficient use of federal property, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Disinformation Governance Board paused after widespread criticism

STORY: U.S. Disinformation Governance Board paused after widespread criticism DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. STORYLINE: According to a recent report by The Hill, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended its recently established Disinformation Governance Board. The board was set up with the stated goal to "coordinate countering misinformation related to homeland security." However, the launch of the board a month ago drew widespread criticism from even within the American government. According to a CBS report, U.S. Senator James Lankford complained about the Board, saying "we don't have definitions of what [the Disinformation Governance Board] is. We don't have boundaries on what it does. Why should we not have suspicions on this?" According to a report by New York Post, hearing the news of the pause, U.S. Representative Mark Green tweeted that "the dystopian 'Disinformation' Governance Board had no place

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (R), D-AZ, speaks to Senator James Lankford, R-OK, before the start of the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the nomination of Chris Magnus to be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGAN/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma), left, talks with United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Democrat of Arizona), right, prior to a United States Senate Committee on Finance hearing to consider the nomination of Chris Magnus to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

States Senator James Lankford (Republican of Oklahoma), left, talks with United States Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Democrat of Arizona), right, prior to a United States Senate Committee on Finance hearing to consider the nomination of Chris Magnus to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator James Lankford speaks during a Senate Finance Committee on the nomination of Chris Magnus to be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGAN/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator James Lankford speaks during a Senate Finance Committee on the nomination of Chris Magnus to be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGAN/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator Krysten Sinema (R), D-AZ, speaks to Senator James Lankford, R-OK, ahead of the Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination of Chris Magnusto be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGANPool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (R), D-AZ, speaks to Senator James Lankford, R-OK, before the start of the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the nomination of Chris Magnus to be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGANPool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearing On The Nomination Of Chris Magnus - Washington

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (R), D-AZ, speaks to Senator James Lankford, R-OK, before the start of the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the nomination of Chris Magnus to be the next US Customs and Border Protection commissioner in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mandel NGANPool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., questions Charles P. Rettig, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, during the Senate Finance Committee hearing titled âÂÂThe IRSâÂÂs Fiscal Year 2022 Budget,âÂÂ in Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Photo by Tom Williams/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) attends a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on June 8, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) attends a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on June 8, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) speaks with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on June 8, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., questions Charles P. Rettig, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, during the Senate Finance Committee hearing titled âÂÂThe IRSâÂÂs Fiscal Year 2022 Budget,âÂÂ in Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Photo by Tom Williams/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount Testifies - DC

US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) looks on as Joseph Blount, chief executive officer of Colonial Pipeline Co., testifies in during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on June 8, 2021. Photo by Caballero-Reynolds Andrew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Finance Committee hearing - DC

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) speaks with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the IRS budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on June 8, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Homeland Security And Government Affairs Committee Hearing

Senator James Lankford, R-OK, points to a photograph of a border fence section during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on unaccompanied minors at the southern border in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on May 13, 2021. Photo by Mandel Ngan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Homeland Security And Government Affairs Committee Hearing

Senator James Lankford, R-OK, points to a photograph during a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Photo by Graeme Jennings/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katherine C. Tai Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee - Washington

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., asks a question of United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai as she testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, during a hearing to examine President Joe BidenâÂÂs 2021 trade policy agenda. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is at right. Photo by Susan Walsh/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katherine C. Tai Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee - Washington

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., asks a question of United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai as she testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, during a hearing to examine President Joe BidenâÂÂs 2021 trade policy agenda. Photo by Susan Walsh/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deanne Criswell FEMA Administrator Confirmation Hearing - Washington

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) questions Deanne Criswell, nominee for administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Capitol Hill on March 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. If confirmed, Criswell will become the first woman to lead FEMA. Photo by Drew Angerer/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Angerer Drew/Pool/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Deanne Criswell FEMA Administrator Confirmation Hearing - Washington

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) questions Deanne Criswell, nominee for administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Capitol Hill on March 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. If confirmed, Criswell will become the first woman to lead FEMA. Photo by Drew Angerer/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Angerer Drew/Pool/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)