Medicaid Oversight: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond opened an investigation into the Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s handling of alleged Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse, arguing OHCA leadership failed to report a large-scale foreign-based enrollment fraud scheme in time. Election Security: Oklahoma election officials pushed back on claims of a voter database breach, emphasizing security steps and procedures, while State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax highlighted the safety of Oklahoma elections. Public Lands & Tribal Concerns: President Trump reduced the size of two Utah national monuments, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, drawing criticism over impacts to Native sacred sites and consultation. Data Centers Backlash: A national story highlights growing opposition to data centers, including concerns about eminent domain and power-line routes; Oklahoma-specific reporting also notes local fights over major projects. Cherokee Nation Health: Cherokee Nation marked the opening of the new W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, touting major upgrades and long-term investment in reservation healthcare. Illinois River Pollution Case: Parties in the Illinois River pollution fight criticized a proposed “special master” as “inquisitorial,” saying a negotiated compromise can’t coexist with the judge’s plan. Public Safety: U.S. Marshals arrested an Oklahoma man wanted on rape and incest charges in Bryan County. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states amid a cyclospora outbreak. Oklahoma Events: Oklahoma City kicked off the International Canoe Slalom World Championships at Riversport OKC with a free public opening ceremony.