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WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently.
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The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) has named Dana Hedgpeth (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina) as the recipient of the 2025 IJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award.
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Native Vote. On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit declined to reconsider its controversial ruling that bars voters from suing to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
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Since 2001, Gallup has released an annual survey ahead of Independence Day tracking how proud Americans feel about their country. This year, despite President Donald Trump’s continued call to “Make America Great Again,” national pride is at a historic low.
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The legislation—heralded by President Donald Trump and his Republican allies as a "big, beautiful bill," and condemned by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Democrats as a "big ugly bill"—passed through Congress on Thursday afternoon, largely along party lines. Only two Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), voted against it. The final vote was 218–214.
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Earlier this week, we asked Native News Online social media followers how they celebrate the Fourth of July as Native Americans.
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Only five cents of every $100 in U.S. philanthropy reaches Native communities. One of the wealthiest foundations in the world wants to change that and not by writing bigger checks, but by fundamentally shifting who’s in charge.
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On July 1, the Milwaukee Brewers officially selected the contract of Anthony Seigler (Diné) from Triple-A Nashville, marking his long-awaited ascent to the Major Leagues.
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The American Bar Association is mourning the passing of William G. (Bill) Paul (Chickasaw), a leader in the legal profession and the ABA’s first Native American president. Known for his dedication to justice, equity, and diversity, Paul left a legacy that continues to shape the legal field today. Mr. Paul was 94.
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