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In a powerful episode of Native Bidaské, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reveals to Native News Online’s editor Levi Rickert (Potawatomi) the urgent health care crisis facing tribal communities under the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts. The vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs delivers a stark warning about the devastating potential of reduced federal health care funding in Indian Country.

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During National Police Week (May 12–16), the Law and Order Committee (LOC) seized the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., and engage with federal lawmakers to advocate for the Navajo Nation’s public safety and justice priorities.

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The Merchants Payments Coalition today welcomed a letter from some of the nation’s largest Native American tribes urging Congress to include the Credit Card Competition Act in the GENIUS Act, aiming to help reduce rising costs for tribal members.

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The Smithsonian’s Museum of the Americian Indian in Washington, D.C. will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Museum will honor Indigenous service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

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On Monday, the Coushatta Nation Appellate Tribal Court summarily dismissed claims of election irregularities brought by a small group of dissatisfied tribal members.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to visit the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday to issue a formal apology for New York State’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School and to meet with survivors of the institution, according to an official announcement made last Friday. 

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Leaders from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Osage Nation, and Quapaw Nation (collectively, the “Nations”) have committed to working together in pursuit of constructive engagement with the State of Oklahoma regarding tobacco tax compacts. Despite ongoing efforts, the Nations have not yet reached agreements through negotiations with Governor Stitt. As a result, the Nations are now turning to the State Legislature to seek resolution on these important tax matters. Their approach is guided by three core principles:

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Breaking News. Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed prostate cancer, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday afternoon. The statement said the cancer is an "aggressive form" that has spread to his bones. The former president is 82.

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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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