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An extraordinary public feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has driven speculation about whether the American-born pontiff could run for president himself.
President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran complies with his demands left MAGA supporters and other Republicans deeply divided.
The state of New Mexico plans to interview victims and consult with Indian Health Service to find all cases of coerced sterilization between 1907 and 2018.
“While Arizona families struggle with rising costs at home, Eli Crane is busy giving private tours to Russian officials,” said Jonathan Nez, a Native candidate for Congress.
When allegations arise of sexual abuse by prominent figures, survivors reach out at higher rates for support from local organizations.
The Trump administration transferred ownership of a sacred site in Arizona to a foreign-controlled copper mine company.
A boys high school basketball team went to court after being suspended for a racial incident on the Navajo Nation.
On the Navajo Nation, among shallow hills where neighborhoods are scarce, the grand exterior of Sage Memorial Hospital stands out.
Cronkite News: Native athletes and families cite racism at basketball playoffs (February 24, 2026)
As the Arizona high school basketball playoffs intensify, two separate incidents shifted attention away from the court and toward concerns about racism against Native people. 
Cronkite News: Tribal and American citizens caught up in anti-immigration agenda (February 23, 2026)
“If you’re Venezuelan, Mexican or Apache, it doesn’t matter at the end of the day,” said one resident. 
Cronkite News: Death of Apache teenager still unsolved (February 18, 2026)
Emily Pike was just 14 years old when she went missing from a group home in Arizona. 
A federal judge ruled that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth cannot demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) over comments made about the U.S. military.
Cronkite News: Buddhist monks complete long journey to nation’s capital (February 11, 2026)
After a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” a group of Buddhist monks arrived at their final destination, drawing thousands of excited residents, students and tourists. 
Cronkite News: Judge questions targeting of Democratic lawmaker (February 4, 2026)
A federal judge cast efforts to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) as an unprecedented attack on the rights of military veterans. 
Cronkite News: Native bull riding team shines at rodeo (January 29, 2026)
For many Indigenous athletes, the rodeo arena feels familiar. 
Cronkite News: Protests arrive on anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration (January 21, 2026)
On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, protesters aren’t show any signs of letting up.
Cronkite News: Bipartisan bills target social media platforms (December 3, 2025)
Lawmakers have struggled for years to regulate social media platforms in ways that tamp down misinformation and extremism. 
Cronkite News: Rally calls out government mistreatment of veterans (November 12, 2025)
The message at a rally at the Arizona State Capitol was loud and clear: “Stop Firing Vets.” 
Cronkite News: Health care prices set to rise despite deal to reopen government (November 11, 2025)
Health insurance subsidies expire on December 31, forcing Americans to make difficult choices about their care. 
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. 
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. 
Cronkite News: National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline begins service (October 10, 2025)
Seven days a week, 365 days a year, the StrongHearts Native Helpline provides care and services for Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence. 
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. 
Cronkite News: Republicans won’t swear in new Democratic lawmaker (October 2, 2025)
Adelita Grijalva arrived in the nation’s capital to be sworn in as the newest member of Congress but Republicans are refusing to take action. 
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. 
Cronkite News: Military honors allowed for rioter killed at U.S. Capitol (September 11, 2025)
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) tried to block military funeral honors for one of the insurrectionists who was killed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 
Citizens of 12 countries are being banned from visiting the United State, while restrictions are being placed on travelers from seven others.
“Honoring Native peoples means ending dehumanization in both imagery and policy,” said Stephanie Fryberg, an expert on the effects of harmful imagery.
Cronkite News: Democrats look to take House from Republicans (August 4, 2025)
Hoping to break the GOP grip on Congress, Democrats are aiming to topple three Republican incumbents in Arizona: Reps. David Schweikert, Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani. 
Cronkite News: Farm offers horse therapy for adults and youth (August 1, 2025)
In the stalls at Hunkapi Farm, as the brutal sun scorches the surrounding grounds, therapy horses feel the heat. 
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa.
One thing is for certain, when the Native American Basketball Invitational comes to town, there are no shortages of fascinating storylines and compelling narratives to explore.
Native groups have hit back at President Donald Trump’s threat to block a new stadium for the Washington Commanders if the professional football team does not revert to its racist name.
With wildfires raging across Northern Arizona and destroying more than 100 structures in Grand Canyon National Park, businesses relying on tourist revenue have taken a hit.
Democrats are choosing a candidate to fill the seat of the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, who was a champion of tribal issues.
Republicans sent President Donald Trump a policy megabill following Democratic objections to Medicaid cuts and an increase in the federal deficit.
Almost 30 million tons of uranium ore was extracted from the Navajo Nation between 1944 and 1986, causing health problems for those affected.
The consequences of American colonialism still reverberate throughout urban Indian communities.
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