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They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
Cronkite News: States sue to restore food aid for millions of Americans (October 29, 2025)
Arizona and 24 other states are accusing the Trump administration of illegally freezing food aid for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. 
With the shutdown of the U.S. government entering another month, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the impacts on Native communities.
Native America Calling: SNAP running out and Alaska traditional relief foods (October 29, 2025)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that low-income Native families rely on for food is about to run out of money. 
Cronkite News: Government shutdown drags into its third week (October 23, 2025)
Arizona federal workers, labor leaders and elected Democratic officials demanded an immediate end to the government shutdown, saying the three-week stalemate is inflicting deep hardship across the state. 
Cronkite News: Arizona sues over failure to seat new member of Congress (October 22, 2025)
Four weeks after Adelita Grijalva won a special congressional election, the state of Arizona sued the U.S. House of Representatives to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear her in. 
Arizona’s two Democratic senators confronted the Republican Speaker of the House over his refusal to swear a new Democratic lawmaker.
Cronkite News: Food program set to run out of money following shutdown (October 8, 2025)
Tens of thousands of families are facing food and nutrition uncertainty, among them Taelor Keyonnie-Begay, a mother of two who relies on benefits administered by the Navajo Nation. 
Supreme Court rejects Indian law cases amid U.S. government shutdown (October 6, 2025)
As the shutdown of the federal government enters its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business. 
Native America Calling: How will Native people fare in redistricting? (September 29, 2025)
An action by Republican lawmakers in Texas to redraw boundaries to favor their own candidates has implications for Native voters. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 22, 2025) (September 22, 2025)
NAFOA is welcoming the community this week for the #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon. 
Cronkite News: Political violence not new in America (September 12, 2025)
The killing of Charlie Kirk brought on a flood of unpleasant memories for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), whose wife was shot while serving in the U.S. Congress. 
‘Fight like hell’: Federal funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS programs (September 8, 2025)
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to “fight like hell” in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. 
Tom Cole: Getting back to the work of the 119th Congress (September 2, 2025)
By the end of the month, September 30th, we must fund the government. 
Native America Calling: Building community through radio (August 20, 2025)
On National Radio Day, talk with Native people who have a passion for traditional terrestrial radio. 
Colorado Newsline: White House loses ruling in federal funding fight (August 12, 2025)
The White House Office and Management and Budget has been told to publish spending decisions online, as required by Congress. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation defends its sovereignty (August 11, 2025)
The Cherokee Nation has existed from time immemorial. 
Colorado Newsline: Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down (August 4, 2025)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is no more, thanks to efforts from Republicans in the nation’s capital. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 4, 2025) (August 4, 2025)
Missed the agenda drop for #NAFOAFall25? Find it here! 
Tom Cole: Working for Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District (July 28, 2025)
I am already hitting the ground running in Oklahoma’s Fourth District as we head into August 2025. 
Congress just approved a massive reduction in public broadcasting funds, leaving tribal radio stations scrambling. Tribal colleges are also on the chopping block.
“The vote by the U.S. Senate and House to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will have profound, lasting, negative consequences for every American,” said President and CEO Patricia Harrison.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 14, 2025) (July 14, 2025)
How is Indian Country navigating the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill? Don’t miss the NAFOA webinar. 
Republicans sent President Donald Trump a policy megabill following Democratic objections to Medicaid cuts and an increase in the federal deficit.
Markup of funding bill for Indian Country programs postponed (June 23, 2025)
Indian Country is closely watching the appropriations process in light of funding cuts proposed by the executive branch of the U.S. government. 
“We’re going to fight this until our last breath,” Vanessa Nosie of the Apache Stronghold said of efforts to protect sacred Oak Flat.
Native America Calling: Reversing public lands protections (June 16, 2025)
President Donald Trump is expected to rescind the designation of two national monuments supported by tribes in California. 
Thousands of Native people stand to lose eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Big Beautiful Bill touted by President Donald Trump.
The long-running movement to protect Oak Flat from a massive copper mine is gaining renewed attention following a stinging rebuke from a key member of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Chinook Nation is back to the drawing board after a federal recognition bill was changed without the support of the tribe.
Despite pledges from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., programs serving Indian Country are in line for cuts and reductions.
Despite lacking a formal relationship with the U.S. government, the Lumbee Tribe depends on federal funds that are now being threatened by President Trump.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 12, 2025) (May 12, 2025)
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President Donald Trump took office with a promise to help the Lumbee Tribe with its quest for federal recognition. What happens next?
From millions of dollars in canceled grants to vacancies at the Indian Health Service, tribes are dealing with big changes at the federal level.
The vast majority of Native students attend schools funded through the Department of Education, the cabinet agency that President Donald Trump wants to shut down.
Friends, family, community members and dignitaries honored the life of Raúl Grijalva, who championed Native causes during his 12 terms in the U.S. Congress.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is going on the road to mark the 50th anniversary of the self-determination era.
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