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Epstein files show Deb Haaland on jet with Gary King
In 2014, Gary King, a candidate for New Mexico governor, and his running mate Deb Haaland took a plane paid for and organized by the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who was also charged of sex trafficking
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Watch Now: ICT Newscast February 13, 2026
Choctaw representation at the Oscars, Colorado River rights and more
politics
Tribal IDs for descendants in the age of Trump’s ICE
Legal experts weigh in on how Native nations can support their citizens and descendants in the face of increasingly violent encounters with immigration agents.
A former Native internment camp becomes site of prayer camp
Dakota and other Native activists established a teepee camp near a federal immigration detention center in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, that has a dark history with Native people.
‘Good Riddance’: Native leaders relieved but skeptical about plans to end immigration operation in Minnesota
Trump administration announces halt to ‘Operation Metro Surge’
Using art to melt ICE
Indigenous artists are using their skills to inspire activists opposing federal immigration raids.
Must Reads
Colorado River: Tribes seek to be part of solution
Agreement on Colorado River water usage unlikely to be met by Colorado River Basin states by Feb. 14 deadline; tribes want more input in the new operating guidelines.
Redwolf Pope survivors reclaim power in courtroom
Survivors described years of sexual violence, manipulation, and surveillance carried out by a man who posed as an Indigenous activist to gain access to Native communities. While his sentence brings relief, many say justice came far too late. The bonds formed among survivors now drive efforts to protect others and reform victim protections
ICT’s Annual Indigenous Valentine’s Day Playlist
From Siibii to Supaman, love is in the air with these songs
NATIVE VOTE: Will Native Republicans stand by or break from the GOP?
The economy was the top issue for Indigenous voters in 2024. There are signs they may be losing confidence in this administration to fix it.
Cancer incidence rates higher for American Indians, Alaska Natives
National Cancer Prevention Month: Despite great improvements, American Indian and Alaska Native populations are still more likely than other groups to develop certain cancers and to die from it
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could cost tribes $1.5B climate funding, creates food assistance and health care barriers
New Brookings Institution report identifies potential $1.5 billion loss of climate funding to tribes, potential barriers to Indigenous people seeking SNAP and Medicaid
Native Vote
Indigenous voters could help shape Congress in 2026 elections
ANALYSIS: ICT takes a look at key midterm races across the U.S
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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