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The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.
An overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District – 94% – think their freshman Republican representative, George Santos, should resign from Congress over a web of lies about his background.
A key Congressional committee is finally getting to work, with Republicans pursuing a new agenda for Indian Country and beyond.
Leaders of the Seneca Nation are speaking out after the governor of New York vetoed a bill that would have protected burial grounds across the state.
Republicans take power on day of ‘chaos’ on Capitol Hill (January 3, 2023)
The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support (December 14, 2022)
With one negative ruling on the books and a potentially devastating one on the way, tribal leaders continue to look to the Biden administration to address the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court. 
Defense spending bill again a topic of hot interest in Indian Country (December 6, 2022)
All eyes are on Capitol Hill as tribal leaders — and the rest of the nation — await the arrival of a highly-anticipated defense spending bill. 
The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules business meeting and hearing (November 14, 2022)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a lengthy absence. 
Native lawmaker Yvette Herrell loses re-election bid in Congress (November 11, 2022)
The Native contingent in the U.S. House of Representatives will be down by one come the next session of the U.S. Congress. 
Native America Calling: The morning after the midterm elections (November 9, 2022)
There’s a lot at stake for Native voters and there is potential for historic outcomes at the polls this November. 
Markwayne Mullin becomes first Native U.S. Senator in nearly two decades (November 8, 2022)
Markwayne Mullin has made history as the first tribal citizen to win election to the U.S. Senate in nearly two decades. 
Cronkite News: Judge address harassment of voters at ballot boxes (November 3, 2022)
A federal judge set new limits on groups watching ballot drop boxes, ordering them to stop confronting and filming voters, to stop carrying weapons near the boxes and to correct voting misinformation on their social media. 
Native America Calling: Oklahoma—are you OK? (November 3, 2022)
So what’s going on in Oklahoma, once known as Indian Territory? 
Native man fired over photo with Republican governor (October 31, 2022)
In a photo that went viral, Stefen Monteau was seen making an obscene gesture next Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who is running for re-election. 
PolitiFact: Republican candidate tells tall tale about tribal governments (October 26, 2022)
Republican Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Nick Myers claims financial assistance to tribal nations is “foreign aid.” PolitiFact checks the facts. 
Native America Calling: Media literacy: the election version (October 25, 2022)
As the midterm election nears, information is moving at light speed and so much of it is exaggerated, misleading, and even false. 
Cronkite News: Heated Senate race in Arizona brings in big dollars (October 18, 2022)
Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly continued to widen his fundraising lead over Republican challenger Blake Masters, who still trailed the incumbent despite heavy spending by outside conservative groups. 
Chuck Hoskin: Tribal sovereignty at stake in upcoming election (October 17, 2022)
This election is one of the most important elections that we have faced as Native Americans in the state of Oklahoma. 
Native America Calling: Native ballot outlook (October 13, 2022)
Native candidates have a lot at stake coming up in the midterm elections. 
President Joe Biden has joined national-level politicians in seeking the resignations of city officials in California who made racist and offensive statements about Indigenous people.
A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
Cronkite News: Tribes at odds over future of online gaming in California (October 4, 2022)
California voters will decide between two competing sports betting measures — a struggle that underscores a divide among tribal nations. 
Montana Free Press: Native voters win ruling blocking new election laws (October 3, 2022)
Tribal nations and Native voters are part of a coalition that went to court to block three election laws. 
‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)
It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government. 
‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)
Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans. 
Native America Calling: College student debt relief (August 31, 2022)
Just in time for the mid-term elections, President Joe Biden announced his executive action to extend the current student loan payment pause and forgive up to $20,000 of debt. 
Former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is back in the news but it’s not because of his campaign for public office.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announces new running mate (August 8, 2022)
President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation has a new running mate as he seeks a second term in office. His rival, meanwhile, made a historic announcement of his own. 
Democrats are claiming an election season achievement with the passage of a massive bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in climate and energy investments in Indian Country.
Secretary Haaland: Native voters poised to make a difference (July 22, 2022)
Participating in governing is a time honored and sacred tradition in our Indigenous communities. 
Voters in Alaska are facing quite the U.S. Congressional race, with four Native candidates among dozens seeking to represent their state in the nation’s capital.
Navajo Nation leader launches Republican bid for Congress (March 2, 2022)
Myron Lizer, the often controversial vice president of the Navajo Nation who recently declared his ‘love’ for Donald Trump, is running for U.S. Congress.
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