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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. 
With fewer Native people turning out to the polls, tribal advocates are looking for ways to re-energize the vote in Indian Country.
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: 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. 
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.
Tribal green energy initiatives are no more in the era of President Donald Trump.
The National Congress of American Indians is supporting calls to protect public lands around Chaco Canyon from energy development.
Two Congressional committees are holding another hearing into alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
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. 
Seneca Nation welcomes New York governor for historic visit (May 19, 2025)
The Seneca Nation is hosting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) for a historic visit and apology. 
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.
President Donald Trump took office with a promise to help the Lumbee Tribe with its quest for federal recognition. What happens next?
Cronkite News: Trump gives new life to aging coal-fired power plants (April 22, 2025)
One of the last remaining power plants in Arizona that uses coal has been granted an exemption from strict pollution standards. 
Another regulatory action has made it over the finish line at the Bureau of Indian Affairs amid a government-wide freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.
Regulatory activity has ground to a halt at the Bureau of Indian Affairs but one pro-tribal action has made it over the finish line in the era of Donald Trump.
The Indigenous Peoples Coalition celebrated the release of activist Leonard Peltier from federal prison.
Amid widespread terminations of its employees, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to put the focus back on a critical issue facing tribes and their communities.
After spending nearly 50 years behind bars, American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier is finally free.
As Leonard Peltier is set to be released from federal prison, Native activists are reflecting on nearly five decades of work to win his freedom.
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.
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. 
Native America Calling: Is the Antiquities Act an antique? (January 22, 2025)
U.S. presidents have used the Antiquities Act to protect sacred and important tribal sites. The law is once again under attack with Donald Trump in office. 
Native America Calling: ‘It’s finally over – I’m going home’ (January 21, 2025)
Leonard Peltier will spend the remainder of his prison sentence at home after an 11th-hour action by former President Joe Biden. 
“Our hearts are full for Leonard Peltier, his family, and all of Indian Country as he finally gets to go home after nearly 50 years behind bars,” said Judith LeBlanc.
‘I am beyond words’: Deb Haaland welcomes clemency for Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
“I am grateful that Leonard can now go home to his family,” said Deb Haaland, who was the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet. 
NDN Collective welcomes grant of executive clemency for Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
“Leonard Peltier’s freedom today is the result of 50 years of intergenerational resistance, organizing, and advocacy,” said Nick Tilsen. 
Executive Grant of Clemency: Leonard Peltier (January 20, 2025)
Read the text of the executive grant of clemency to Leonard Peltier, signed by President Joe Biden on January 19, 2025. 
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. 
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. 
Ryman LeBeau: Native nations must remind America of the truth (December 20, 2024)
America honors the Constitution and our Treaties when it respects our Freedom as Native Nations. 
VIDEO: S.5355 – National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives debates S.5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act, on December 17, 2024. 
VIDEO: H.R.1101 – Lumbee Fairness Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives debates H.R.1101, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on December 17, 2024. 
VIDEO: S.3857 – Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.3857, the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act, on December 17, 2024. 
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. 
‘We’re not done’: Indian Country legislation crawls through Congress (December 13, 2024)
Another batch of Indian Country bills is making its way through the 118th Congress, with only about a week left for tribal nations to see success. 
Secretary Haaland opens White House Tribal Nations Summit (December 9, 2024)
“We are still here,” the first Native person to serve in a presidential cabinet said at the fourth and final White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Joe Biden era. 
President Joe Biden is establishing a national monument at the site of one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools.
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