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Questions about American Indians came up repeatedly as the highest court in the land took up birthright citizenship, an issue at the center of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.
Two decades ago, the political world was consumed by the Jack Abramoff tribal lobbying scandal. What has changed since?
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is quickly following orders as the first Native person in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
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. 
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.
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.
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. 
The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.
AUDIO: Section 106 Regulations at Advisory Council of Historic Preservation (February 19, 2026)
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) discusses a proposal to revise Section 106 regulations on February 12, 2026. 
Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (February 18, 2026)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. 
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.
Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
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. 
‘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. 
AUDIO: 2026 State of Indian Nations (February 9, 2026)
The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. 
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? 
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. 
AUDIO: Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country (February 3, 2026)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on February 3, 2026. 
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” See the witness list.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting the Native Art Market in Washington, D.C.
AUDIO: Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest (December 3, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries holds a hearing on Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest. 
The National Congress of American Indians is winding down its 82nd annual convention following a busy election for leadership.
The nation’s oldest and largest inter-tribal organization opened its annual convention with a competing set of messages about the challenges facing Indian Country.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a legislative hearing to consider federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
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. 
The National Museum of the American Indian is under review for exhibits and materials deemed derisive or partisan.
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
VIDEO: Dutch Kuyper of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (September 17, 2025)
Dutch Kuyper, Vice President of Land and Real Estate for Cook Inlet Region, Inc., testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.” 
VIDEO: Ethan Tyler of Aleut Corporation (September 17, 2025)
Ethan Tyler, Senior Director of Public Policy and Lands for the Aleut Corporation, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.” 
VIDEO: John Christensen Jr. of Village of Port Heiden (September 17, 2025)
John Christensen Jr., President of the Native Village of Port Heiden, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.” 
VIDEO: Nagruk Harcharek of Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat (September 17, 2025)
Nagruk Harcharek, President of Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.”
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