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“I will miss Senator Lindsey Graham, and so will the Congress he served so faithfully,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma).
The nation’s leading Indian boarding school organization is entering a new era amid ongoing challenges to its advocacy efforts.
Tom Cole: America must not break its promise to our seniors (June 10, 2026)
When a promise is made, you keep that promise — and Social Security is a promise we made to our seniors. 
Tom Cole: Making health a priority during Men’s Health Month (June 3, 2026)
All across our nation, men neglect their health. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (June 1, 2026) (June 1, 2026)
New opportunities to advance economic development in tribal communities.
“Importantly, it also upholds our sacred trust and treaty oaths to protect Native American communities,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) said of the Interior funding bill.
At the end of the day, as a Congress and a country, we must do all we can to repay those who served us, both past and present.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 18, 2026) (May 18, 2026)
Get budget updates from Capitol Hill and find resources for tribal leaders. 
Tom Cole: Political rhetoric has gotten out of hand (April 27, 2026)
Political violence is never acceptable – and I truly do believe the majority of Americans instinctively reject political violence. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 27, 2026) (April 27, 2026)
Welcome to #NAFOA2026 in Reno, Nevada! 
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal includes a 75 percent funding cut for Native diabetes prevention and treatment.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hear from an Indian Country witness regarding federal funding for adoption programs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026) (March 23, 2026)
“When Tribal Nations have the policy tools, capital access, and institutional support to develop their economies, their communities thrive — and so does the national economy,” NAFOA Treasurer Amy Minniear told Congress.
Tom Cole: Shutdown at Department of Homeland Security continues (March 23, 2026)
As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects. 
Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
Tune into Native America Calling to get an update on clean energy infrastructure and development trends in the absence of federal dollars.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 16, 2026) (March 16, 2026)
NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship is set to testify at Indian Country appropriations hearing. 
Tom Cole: Americans are feeling the impact of a government shutdown (March 16, 2026)
Senate Democrats must join their Republican colleagues and vote to pass Homeland Security funding. 
Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
Native America Calling: Assessing the outlook for domestic violence prevention (February 23, 2026)
Tune into Native America Calling get a picture of the current trends for domestic violence prevention. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 17, 2026) (February 17, 2026)
NAFOA is proud of 1st Vice President VaRene Martin for being recognized for her leadership. 
With help from Congress, the Donald Trump administration stripped some $1.5 billion in federal funds previously promised to tribes.
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
Native America Calling: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The past year has seen major challenges for Indian Country. How is the nation’s largest inter-tribal organization responding? 
Gaylord News: Immigration agents sweep into Indian Country (February 3, 2026)
Tribes have advised their citizens to carry their Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood as immigration agents sweep into communities across the nation. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 2, 2026) (February 2, 2026)
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country. 
Defense bill snubs Indian Country in favor of Lumbee federal recognition (December 8, 2025)
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. 
A surprise provision in the bill to end the federal government shutdown has thrown Native hemp producers into chaos.
PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation welcomes deal to reopen federal government (November 12, 2025)
“We are pleased to see members of Congress appear ready to set aside their differences and continue their work to serve all Americans,” said Principal Chief Gary Batton. 
President Donald Trump and his administration have refused to find money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the U.S. government shutdown.
TEXT: Bill text of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (November 10, 2025)
The Continuing Appropriations Act ends the shutdown of the U.S. government and funds federal agencies through January 30, 2027.
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