Secretary Zinke headed to National Congress of American Indians in June (May 25, 2017)

The new leader of the Department of the Interior will speak at NCAI's mid-year conference in June.

Lawmakers once again seek fixes to 'broken' Indian Health Service (May 25, 2017)

The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act address long-standing management, staffing and transparency issues at the agency.

Bureau of Indian Affairs opens listening sessions on reorganization (May 25, 2017)

Secretary Ryan Zinke has promised potentially 'bold' changes at the Department of the Interior.

Kevin Washburn: Indian Country feels the pain with Donald Trump (May 25, 2017)

Indian country will feel ‘tremendous fiscal pain’ if the Trump budget is passed.

Democrats drop Andrew Jackson from name of event in Arkansas (May 25, 2017)

Despite the action, the seventh president is revered and not just by Democrats -- Donald Trump is a big fan.

Yakama Nation landowners weigh offers as Cobell buy-back winds down (May 25, 2017)

Nearly $68 million in offers were sent to more than 3,500 owners on the reservation in Washington.

Secretary Zinke plans to work with tribes on drilling push in Alaska (May 25, 2017)

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge requires Congressional approval and remains controversial among Alaska Natives.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe cannabis consultant found not guilty (May 25, 2017)

Despite the setback, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, a Republican, defended his decision to assert jurisdiction over activities that occurred on the reservation.

Republican candidate to replace Ryan Zinke charged with assault (May 25, 2017)

Greg Gianforte allegedly assaulted a reporter as the closely-watched campaign in Montana came to a close.