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After a decade-long fight between Republican lawmakers and members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus, the state of Montana will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
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. 
Walking up to the podium during a committee hearing at the Montana State Capitol, Marsha Small told lawmakers: “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”
Tahrohon Wayne “T.W.” Shannon, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, has joined the administration of Republican President Donald Trump.
At least one tribal library will have to close and many others will reduce services as the Trump administration cancels grants already promised by the federal government.
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.
“As a veteran who used VA care, I know intimately the importance of having a health care system our veterans and their families can rely on,” said Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona).
Senate committee schedules confirmation hearing for Interior nominee (March 27, 2025)
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, has just one Senate-confirmed leader in office. 
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.
Native America Calling: Sometimes, COVID doesn’t go away (March 26, 2025)
Long COVID affects as many as 23 million Americans, including many Native people. 
“Great Plains reservation communities are continuing to deal with a public safety crisis,” said Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
Public Law 280 continues to be the source of unresolved law enforcement and public safety issues in Indian Country.
Cronkite News: Republicans in Congress push for health care cuts (March 21, 2025)
Potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are causing uncertainty as Republicans, encouraged by President Donald Trump, push for drastic changes. 
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act addresses the water rights of the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
“Following my recent transition to Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, it is as important as ever to have driven and dedicated staff members to advance the needs of Native peoples, said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska).
Montana Free Press: Indian lawmakers tout legislative successes (March 18, 2025)
Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say they have been able to advance priority bills in the state legislature. 
At least two employees who protect Indian art lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s cuts in the federal government.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.
Indian Country is taking yet another hit as President Trump tries to reduce the size of the federal government despite the trust and treaty obligations owed to tribes and their communities.
Walter Murillo, the CEO of Native Health in Arizona, and Dr. Linda Son-Stone, the CEO of First Nations Community HealthSource, are guests of Democratic lawmakers at a joint session of Congress.
The 176th anniversary of the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities comes with major challenges for Indian Country.
A program serving Native students in science, technology and medicine is ending as a result of President Donald Trump’s directives.
Indian Country continues fight for funds promised by the U.S. government (February 21, 2025)
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape. 
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.
Native America Calling: Tribal broadcasters brace for federal funding fight (February 20, 2025)
Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they’ve ever faced. 
As tribal leaders gather in the nation’s capital, a key partner is missing from their efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its trust and treaty obligations.
Citizen of Navajo Nation tapped for Indian Affairs post (February 4, 2025)
A citizen of the Navajo Nation is being tapped to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs though it’s not the person who was publicly lobbying for the job. 
Tribes are trying to remind the United States of its trust and treaty obligations amid an anti-DEI effort that has led to casualties in Indian Country.
Secretary Doug Burgum takes over Department of the Interior (February 3, 2025)
The Department of the Interior, the federal agency with the most trust and treaty responsibilities in Indian Country, officially has a new leader. 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to lead the cabinet-level federal agency that includes the Indian Health Service. Here are his written responses to questions about American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules first meeting of 119th Congress (February 3, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is convening for the first time under new Republican leadership. 
Department of Defense cancels National Native American Heritage Month (February 3, 2025)
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at the highest rates per capita of any group but celebrations of their contributions are being erased by the Trump administration. 
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.
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.
With their party now in control of the U.S. Congress, Republicans are defending their record on Indian issues after Democrats sought changes to the rules on a key legislative committee.
House Committee on Natural Resources convenes for first meeting (January 22, 2025)
The legislative panel with jurisdiction over Indian issues is meeting for the first time in the 119th Congress.
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