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Anchorage police chief defends handling of serial killer case featured in MMIP docuseries
Chief Sean Case addressed questions raised by the national series and said recent policy changes, outreach and coordination are helping the department improve MMIP investigations
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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
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
The music of ‘Dark Winds’
From The Doors to Jesse Ed Davis and Keith Secola, the music of the AMC hit show digs deep
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
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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