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Arctic Alaska oil and gas lease sale draws record bidding, despite legal clouds
The first lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska since 2019 generated $163 million in high bids, but some bids were for protected land
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politics
Illinois primary: Tamez does not advance, Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton moves to November ballot, plus more results from Tuesday’s election
Markwayne Mullin faces lengthy confirmation hearing
The committee will reconvene on March 19 to vote, if his nomination passes, a full vote with go to the Senate
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.
Must Reads
How one Native-owned business is combining Native humor and social media trends to market their products
3 Feathers, a Native-owned quilt company, has built a platform rooted in love, community and giving back
Charges dropped against Nick Tilsen in law enforcement assault case
Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against NDN Collective founder Nick Tilsen following a January mistrial.
Pine Ridge gets first domestic violence shelter in nearly 20 years
Nationwide, Indigenous people face disproportionate rates of sexual and intimate partner violence and a stark lack of safe spaces to get refuge
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
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.
Post-Typhoon Halong: Contamination threatens subsistence, drinking water, a move back home
Hazardous materials must be cleaned up in Kipnuk, Alaska before the community can safely return. If they decide to.
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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