Senate Oversight: Sen. Ron Wyden opened a probe into whether the Trump administration loosened flavored vape and kratom rules in exchange for big tobacco and kratom donations, citing a timeline that includes a Reynolds American donation and a Trump lunch. Oklahoma Education Leadership: Gov. Stitt named Lindel Fields as Oklahoma Secretary of Education while keeping him as state superintendent, as schools head into a new year under fresh state laws. School Safety: Oklahoma City-area districts’ first day of school triggered reminders for drivers about slower speeds, buses, and pedestrian risk in school zones. Bonding & Infrastructure: The Council of Bond Oversight conditionally approved turnpike bond financing for ACCESS Oklahoma’s next phase, with court-order compliance conditions. Religion & Public Funding: A federal court hearing continued in the Ben Gamla Jewish charter school fight over whether Oklahoma’s charter board acted constitutionally. Immigration Enforcement: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged states and cities to cooperate with ICE detainers, arguing it targets “worst of the worst.” Local Government: A Yukon mayor recall effort advanced after a petition cleared a threshold, tied to data center backlash. Public Health & Food: New SNAP mandates are already cutting off food aid for millions nationwide, with Oklahoma families among those facing tighter access. Energy & Nuclear Politics: Republicans are courting DOE’s “nuclear lifecycle” campus plan, while Oklahoma’s role in potential waste disposal remains a key political question.