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Michigan Supreme Court hears Line 5 review case as opponents challenge tunnel project approval
This story was originally published by Michigan Advance. Kyle DavidsonMichigan Advance A key permit from state energy regulators approving Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project sat before the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices heard two cases arguing the permit should be sent back to the Michigan Public Service Commission for further review. The…
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politics
Mullin’s nomination hearing date set
The US Senate to vet Trump’s Homeland Security secretary nominee in a week
After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek
Several people inside the camp recounted a visit to the camp by more than 50 tribal leaders, a move that ended in tribal officials giving the camp residents a day to leave.
4 things to know about Markwayne Mullin
Learn about the background of the next DHS Secretary, his stance on tribal sovereignty and border security, as well as his controversies
What does Mullin’s nomination mean for Oklahoma politics?
The ripple down effects of his departure from Congress could pave the way for two more Native American politicians to represent the state of Oklahoma in the Senate and House.
Mullin nominated for Homeland Security secretary
UPDATED: The Cherokee citizen will be the first Native American person to lead the Homeland Security Department if confirmed by the Senate
Must Reads
Online gambling threatens tribal gaming; tribes hope to fix that
Wisconsin is looking to follow Florida’s lead, passing legislation to include tribes in online gaming regulations.
‘We just want recognition of this shared history’
Alaina E. Roberts, a University of Pittsburgh history professor and a descendant of Chickasaw Freedmen, has made it her responsibility to share the story of her ancestors.
‘Can’t Drink Salt Water’ tackles grief, missing and murdered Indigenous people
Lummi playwright Kendra Mylnechuk Potter’s original play delivers a range of emotions for theater-goers
First Nations artist Crystal Shawanda sure does ‘Sing Pretty Blues’
The First Nations artist is nominated yet again for a Juno Award for her latest album
‘Tapping into ancestral knowledge’ through buffalo butchering
An Omaha-based Native nonprofit hosted an educational workshop that involved participants butchering a buffalo carcass and learning how different parts were and are still used by Indigenous people.
LEST WE FORGET: Annie Dodge Wauneka
The Navajo health advocate worked decades to improve healthcare for Native people
Native Vote
Indigenous voters could help shape Congress in 2026 elections
ANALYSIS: ICT takes a look at key midterm races across the U.S *Correction
Mary Peltola seeks to be first Alaska Native woman in Senate
Former U.S. representative, Yup’ik, will challenge sitting Republican Dan Sullivan for the hotly contested seat that Democrats are hoping could help them retake control of the Senate
Native woman announces run for South Dakota governor
Allison Renville will run as an Independent candidate
A glimpse into what 2026 could bring to Indian Country
From a potential government shutdown to the end of America’s ‘largest powwow,’ here’s what Indian Country can expect in 2026
The original New York voters: ‘Natives for Zohran’
Native voters supported Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor despite his campaign not addressing them directly, and celebrated his historic win
Contested elections, local races: Native people participated across the country in Election Day 2025
UPDATED: A look at Native candidates on Tuesday’s ballot
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