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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - The Senate braces for a House wave

The Senate is set for another big House infusion next year. Why it matters: The two chambers often clash over differing cultures and procedures. An influx of senators used to the faster, more confrontational politics of the House could create new headaches for Senate leaders. - At least five, and potentially as many as 13, current House members could become senators next year, though their paths vary widely. - Competitive midterm races, retirements, primary challenges and senators running for governor have opened the door to fresh Senate blood. Driving the news: Several GOP House members are in the mix to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died July 11, via a November special election. - Reps. Russell Fry, Ralph Norman, Nancy…

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Trump endorses Mike Mazzei in Oklahoma governor race, blasts challenger as 'fake Republican'

Mazzei and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond advanced to the runoff on Tuesday night for the Republican nomination for governor. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is restricted by term limits and cannot seek reelection.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Trump-endorsed Kevin Hern wins Republican nomination for Oklahoma Senate: AP

Hern was expected to win the nomination after notching endorsements from the president, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina.

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt taps business executive to replace Mullin

Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., has already announced his bid for the seat and has yet to face a serious challenge from within the GOP. The state leans heavily Republican.

NYTIMES (Tim Balk) - In Oklahoma, Alan Armstrong Will Fill Markwayne Mullin’s Senate Seat

Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Mr. Armstrong, a fellow Republican and an energy executive, to play a caretaker role in the seat until the next election.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - End filibuster? Sen. Ron Johnson would rather beat Dems “to the punch” | CUOMO

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., joins “CUOMO” to talk about the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as Homeland Security secretary and other topics. #Politics #Filibuster #Senate Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.