The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from dozens of Indian Country leaders who are testifying about their funding needs.

The nation’s largest inter-tribal advocacy organization is at a major crossroads as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.

“I am honored to join the First Fed family and to represent Indigenous peoples in the banking world,” said Gabe Galanda.

Five Indian Country bills are finally over their last hurdle on Capitol Hill, giving Republicans, Democrats and maybe even Donald Trump a chance to declare victory ahead of the presidential election.