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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today questioned national security officials in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing entitled “Threats to the Homeland,” an annual hearing that seeks to address some of the most pressing issues facing US national security and the ways in which the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) work together to thwart potential threats. The panel consisted of FBI Director Christopher Wray, NCTC Director Christine Abizaid, and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) provided an opening statement on the nominations of Robert H. Shriver III to be Deputy Director for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and Richard L. Revesz to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (ORIA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OPM).

On Wednesday, September 22, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) pushed for his Iran Sanctions Preservation Act.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on the nominations for the National Archivist.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on the nominations for DC Judges and the National Archivist.

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) gave a floor speech that highlighted the importance of the Abraham Accords.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) asked in his third round of questioning social media Execs from Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok about illegal activity they allow on their platforms related to the US border.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) asked in his second round of questioning social media Execs from Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok about foreign interference and China.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on social media’s impact on homeland security. This is part one of a two part hearing.

On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Newsmax's Rob Schmitt to discuss his opposition to the PACT Act. Lankford said that the PACT Act will create longer wait times for veterans, eliminate their choice for care, and add $400 billion in funding not for veterans.

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Finance Committee hearing to question President Biden's nominee to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative.