News Stories

Claremore Progress - Michael Kinney

Six days after an EF5 tornado killed 24 people and caused more than $2 billion in damage to Moore, President Barack Obama paid the city a visit Sunday.

He got a first-hand look at the destruction and reassured residents that he was in the rebuilding phase for the long haul.

The Oklahoman - Phillip O'Connor

President Barack Obama came to Oklahoma on Sunday to comfort grieving families, laud the work of emergency responders and offer assurances that the nation stands ready to assist with recovery from last week's deadly tornadoes.

The Hill - Niall Stanage

President Obama visited tornado-hit Oklahoma on Sunday, telling residents that “we’ve got your back,” and vowing to help rebuild battered towns.

“I promise you, we keep our word,” said the president.

POLITICO - Kevin Robillard

A grim-faced President Barack Obama on Sunday toured suburban Oklahoma City neighborhoods devastated by last week’s deadly tornado, consoled families of the victims and thanked first responders, and assured residents: “We’ve got your back.”

The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel

President Barack Obama is heading to central Oklahoma on Sunday for a firsthand look at the devastation wrought by last week's tornadoes, and he plans to meet with victims and first responders.

The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel

Tulsa World - Michael Overall

Forty-eight hours after the tornado, at precisely 3 p.m. Wednesday, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer cupped his hands over his mouth and yelled as loud as he could.

"OK, everybody. Let's go!"

Hundreds of people surged forward as officials reopened the devastated neighborhoods for the first time.

Business World - Jason Lange and David Lawder

The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the US tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading.