Fort Peck Reservation defendants given lengthy sentences for crimes against children (July 27, 2017)

Sentences were handed down in two cases involving crimes against children on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana.

United Auburn Indian Community denies pregnancy motivated worker's firing (July 27, 2017)

The United Auburn Indian Community fired an administrative assistant two days after she told her bosses she was expecting.

Joy Harjo: That time my hands tested positive for 'explosives' at the airport (July 27, 2017)

Being accused of running from airline security to cover for their mistake was just one moment in a nightmarish experience, Joy Harjo writes on Indian Country Media Network.

Sault Tribe vows fight after Trump team rejects land-into-trust applications (July 27, 2017)

The Trump administration has made its first major land-into-trust decision and it doesn't look good for Indian Country.

Pamunkey Tribe secures designation of Indian Health Service delivery area (July 27, 2017)

The Pamunkey Tribe, the newest member of the federally-recognized family of Indian nations, continues to make gains in Virginia.

Two police officers charged with assault for death of Rosebud Sioux citizen (July 27, 2017)

Zachary Bearheels died after being repeatedly punched and shocked with a stun gun by police officers in Omaha, Nebraska.

Navajo Nation moves ahead with purchase of ranch near sacred mountain (July 27, 2017)

The Navajo Nation is moving forward with the $23 million purchase of a property in Colorado that sits near one of the tribe's four sacred mountains.

Sherwood Valley Band calls in authorities to take down marijuana operation (July 27, 2017)

Tribal, local and federal authorities raided a marijuana operation on the Sherwood Valley Rancheria in northern California.

Mark Trahant: A day of bad jokes as Senate resumes debate on health care (July 27, 2017)

Today is humor day in the Senate. But at least the healthcare debate will go on and on without a conclusion

Cronkite News: President Trump's ban on transgender soldiers stirs heated opposition (July 27, 2017)

The response from Arizona lawmakers was swift and clear after President Donald Trump said in a series of early-morning tweets that transgender individuals would not be able to serve 'in any capacity' in the military.