The USDA, along with member tribes in the region, will work together to strengthen conservation efforts in the Bering Sea Interior region of Alaska. The U.S. Department of…
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HHS Invests in Medical Residency Expansion in Rural and Tribal Communities
$750,000 awarded to support program development. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has granted $11.2 million in developmental healthcare support. In rural and…
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Interior Modernizes Native American Trust Estate Service with Digital Platform
The new system is intended to streamline the probate process, reduce delays, and improve transparency. The Department of the Interior launched the Electronic Probate System last month to…
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USDA APHIS Invests in the Prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease
Federal support will fund research, prevention, and response efforts involving wild and farmed cervids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced funding…
Read MoreEnergy Department Invests in Tribal Energy Infrastructure
The Office of Indian Energy seeks proposals for community-scale and large-scale project planning. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy announced a $50 million funding opportunity…
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Education Department Announces Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Agreements
Federal agencies seek input on interagency coordination affecting Native students. The Department of Education announced a February 10, 2026, consultation in Washington, D.C., inviting Tribal leaders to provide…
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President Issues First Vetoes of Second Term
The measures would have obligated the federal government to finance infrastructure and long-term projects. President Donald Trump vetoed two bills this week that were previously passed by the…
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HUD Secretary Outlines Resumed Work as Government Reopens
The shutdown disrupted the department’s housing services and application processing for housing programs. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner responded to Congress approving the resolution to…
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President Trump Issues Order Permitting Alaska Mining Access Road
The U.S. is now a major stakeholder in a mining company. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to approve permits for a mining access…
Read MoreHHS Deploys 70 Public Health Officers to Tribal Communities
Federal officials will staff tribal health care through the Indian Health Service. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mobilized 70 public health service officers from the…
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