The ICT Newscast for Friday, January 23, 2026 covers an Indigenous business making a difference in its community among ICE raids, a review on President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, Southwest versus East Coast tribe differences and an array of Indigenous artists and athletes. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.
- An Indigenous coffee shop in Minnesota has become a supply and security center for Natives, locals and immigrants alike following the state’s escalating ICE operations.
- ICT spoke to Indigenous leaders from the Republican and Democrat party on United States President Donald Trump’s performance following the first year of his second term.
- Southwest tribal member and reporter Pauly Denetclaw shares her experience visiting an East Coast tribe highlighting the similarities and differences to her own tribe.
- Filmmaker Anthony Sneed shares why his movie, “Mothertown,” is important and how he got his start in film.
- Oglala Lakota poet Anpo Jensen shares her latest poetry book “Hero Dreams Shine.”
- Gold Medal Olympic athlete Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota, shares how his children’s book “Wings of an Eagle” empowers youth and continues to give him hope for the next generation sing on.
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