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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promising to elevate Indian issues should he be confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
The new administration of President Donald Trump continues to send conflicting messages about a controversial freeze on federal funds, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for tribal nations.
Native America Calling: Federal funds under fire from President Donald Trump (January 30, 2025)
President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on federal funds rattled tribes and Indian organizations that depend on the trust and treaty relationship. 
Chaos and confusion remain the order of the day for Indian Country, barely a week into the new administration of President Donald Trump.
Doug Burgum has yet to be confirmed as the new leader of the Department of the Interior but a contentious Indian Country issue has already been dumped on his desk.
Native America Calling: How it started, how it’s going with Donald Trump (January 23, 2025)
Before taking office this week, President Donald Trump promised swift and decisive actions. How are Native people being affected? 
President Trump targets Indian education in first round of executive actions (January 22, 2025)
As Indian Country celebrated the release of Leonard Peltier, the new occupant of the Oval Office began taking aim at some of the bedrock principles of the trust and treaty relationship. 
Alaska Beacon: Republicans oppose President Trump on Native name change (January 22, 2025)
Alaska’s two Republican senators say Denali should always be known by its Native name. 
The ‘Navajos 4 Trump’ group was selected to participate in the inaugural presidential parade on January 20, 2025.
VIDEO: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren #DC #HonorTheTreaties (January 20, 2025)
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration. 
VIDEO: Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley #DC #HonorTheTreaties (January 20, 2025)
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration. 
Leaders of some of the largest tribal nations are optimistic and hopeful as Donald Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal law banning TikTok (January 17, 2025)
TikTok, the popular video sharing platform, might soon be disappearing from the United States following a decision from the nation’s highest court. 
‘State and tribal relations in North Dakota have not always been great’ (January 16, 2025)
Read the written statement of Doug Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. 
Native America Calling: Preparing for Donald Trump’s ‘first day in office’ (January 16, 2025)
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to issue at least 100 executive orders on his first day in office. How will Indian Country be affected? 
Tribal justice office gains new leader amid big changes in Washington (January 15, 2025)
An award-winning government employee is leading the Office of Tribal Justice at the Department of Justice. 
Gov. Kristi Noem used her State of the State address to say goodbye to South Dakota.
Native America Calling: On the ground in the Los Angeles fires (January 15, 2025)
Wildfires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes in southern California. Tribes and urban Indian organizations are stepping up. 
Schedule of Senate committee hearings for Donald Trump nominees (January 13, 2025)
Members of the U.S. Senate are busy with confirmation hearings for a number of president-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. Here’s the schedule. 
The Republican-led Senate is busy with a slew of confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s nominees — including one of the most consequential for Indian Country.
Despite a lack of interest from the energy industry, Republicans from Alaska think president-elect Donald Trump will help them open Arctic lands to development.
Senate Democrats say they haven’t received even basic information about Doug Burgum, who is seeking to lead the Department of the Interior.
North Dakota Monitor: Tribes share priorities with state lawmakers (January 9, 2025)
Tribes, the state and federal government must continue to work together for the benefit of their people, the leader of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said. 
Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate are vowing to move quickly on president-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs gains Republican leader (January 8, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has a new chair for the 119th Congress now that Republicans are in control of the chamber. 
The Department of Justice is kicking off a series of consultation sessions to address a U.S. Supreme Court decision seen as detrimental to tribal sovereignty.
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at the highest rates per capita of any racial or ethnic group.
The Senate Committee on Armed Forces has scheduled a January 14 confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth to serve as as Secretary of Defense.
Republicans set to take control as 119th Congress meets for first time (January 2, 2025)
The 119th Congress is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025, with both chambers of the legislative branch of the U.S. government coming under Republican control. 
Native America Calling: A look at 2024 news from a Native perspective (December 18, 2024)
President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools was among the top news stories of the year. What else matters to Native people in 2024? 
‘The time is now’: Lumbee Tribe sees movement on federal recognition bill (December 16, 2024)
A controversial bill to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe is moving forward on Capitol Hill amid ongoing opposition in Indian Country. 
Native America Calling: Businesses face new tariff possibilities (December 11, 2024)
Tribal businesses and Native entrepreneurs are preparing for tariffs and other international trade shifts with Donald Trump in the White House. 
Native America Calling: Native trans advocates prepare for looming restrictions (December 10, 2024)
Donald Trump focused on transgender issues during his successful presidential campaign. Where does that leave Indian Country? 
Native America Calling: The near future for White House-tribal relations (December 6, 2024)
It’s that time again for the White House Tribal Nations Summit. Will this one be the last? 
President Biden convenes his final White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 3, 2024)
With just a few weeks left in his term, President Joe Biden is hosting his final White House Tribal Nations Summit. 
Members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advance the nomination of Patrice Kunesh to lead the National Indian Gaming Commission on November 20, 2024.
Republican ally of Donald Trump opposes pick for Indian gaming agency (November 21, 2024)
Donald Trump’s election as president and the Republican takeover of Congress are already having impacts on Indian Country’s agenda.
Cronkite News: Donald Trump’s Defense pick faces scrutiny in U.S. Senate (November 19, 2024)
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) is among the combat veterans and Democrats expressing deep skepticism at Donald Trump’s choice of a Defense secretary with no national security experience. 
Native America Calling: What to expect on Trump’s first day (November 19, 2024)
If he lives up to his word, president-elect Donald Trump’s first day in the Oval Office will be a big one. 
As anticipated, Kristi Noem of South Dakota plans to focus on border and immigration issues as a member of Donald Trump’s administration.
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