Omaha Tribe reports results of recall election against chairman An effort to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed.

An attempt to oust Chairman Jeff Gilpin of the Omaha Tribe in Nebraska appears to have failed. #Omaha #JeffGilpin #Nebraska

‘I respect tribal sovereignty’: Markwayne Mullin vows collaboration at rocky confirmation hearing Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.

Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to becoming the first Native person as Secretary of Homeland Security following a heated confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed. #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #DHS #ICE

VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.

The House Committee on Appropriations is winding down two days of hearings with American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses. Tune in for the final session of testimony. #IndianCountry #House #119th #Appropriations #FY2027

Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C.

If confirmed, Cherokee Nation citizen Markwayne Mullin would be the first Native person in Donald Trump's cabinet and the first Native person to lead the Department of Homeland Security. He's currently the only enrolled tribal citizen serving in the U.S. Senate.
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Statement: Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security "We say in our family: we are all one tribe," Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) says in his written statement to become the new leader of the Department of Homeland Security.

"The Department of Homeland Security is bigger than any political party. Regardless of whether or not you support me, if I’m confirmed, I’ll fight for your family just as I’ll fight for mine," Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) said at hearing, which lasted about 3 hours.
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has already scheduled a business meeting to vote on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) to be Secretary of Homeland Security. The meeting is to take place at 9:30am Eastern on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Nomination hearing ends as Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) agrees to discuss overseas trip that he says is classified.

Mullin tried to dictate who could go into #SCIF but relented after pushback from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), Chair of Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee.

“I respect tribal sovereignty. We will work with tribal nations”: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) endorses alternative methods -- including the use of technology -- along the U.S. border, rather than imposing physical walls and barriers on tribal lands without tribal consent.

All versions of the SAVE Act harm Native voters - Native American Rights Fund The SAVE Act (H.R. 22 / S. 128) and SAVE America Act (S. 1383) would force Native voters living in rural or remote areas to travel great distances to register to vote. They would require applicants wh...

"The proposed voter restrictions would disenfranchise eligible American Indian and Alaska Native voters": Learn more about the SAVE America Act and the SAVE Act from the Native American Rights Fund. @nativerights.bsky.social
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“I don’t think it’s too much to ask somebody to prove they’re a citizen”: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) endorses the SAVE America Act, a controversial Republican-led bill that the Native American Rights Fund says threatens the rights of Native voters, especially those in rural or remote areas.

Asked about killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by ICE in Minnesota, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) declines to offer apology and claims "investigation" is underway as he declines further comment on controversy that contributed to Kristi Noem being ousted as Secretary of Homeland Security.

“We almost lost him”: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) gets emotional in discussing traumatic brain injury suffered by his son, who was a wrestler in high school at time of 2020 incident. Says President Donald Trump became "friend" for helping son get to treatment center in California.

“I shouldn’t have said that. As Secretary, I wouldn’t”: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) admits being "wrong" for comments about killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota.

Asked if he would apologize to Pretti's family, he demurred: “I just said I regret those statements.”

After being sworn in, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) responds to Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky).

“It seems like you fight Republicans more than you work with us,” Mullin says.

He adds: “For you to say I’m a liar, that's not accurate.”

No apology offered for remarks about Paul.

"You have never had the courage to look me in the eye": Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) confronts Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) at #DHS nomination hearing.

Paul accuses Mullin of justifying physical attack that occurred at Paul's home in #KY in 2017. Paul suffered injuries inflicted by neighbor.

The witness table was empty as Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) opened Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing.

"I’m assuming we’ll commence when he arrives," Paul said. "I think he's in the hall doing media."

Mullin, nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, wasn't too far away.

VIDEO: Nomination of the Honorable Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds a nomination hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.

Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is holding a nomination hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Tune in! #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #Cherokee #DHS #ICE

VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.

Get ready for another day! The House Committee on Appropriations continues to hear from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026. #IndianCountry #House #119th #FY2027

VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.

The House Committee on Appropriations continues to hear from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026. Tune in! #IndianCountry #House #119th #Appropriations #FY2027

VIDEO: American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.

The House Committee on Appropriations is hearing from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses over the next two days. Tune in for the first session! #House #119th #IndianCountry #Appropriations

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets hearing on water rights The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to focus on tribal water rights, including a bill to settle a long-running dispute in Arizona.

A tribal water rights bill that was introduced a year ago is finally getting a hearing. The bipartisan Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act benefits the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. #IndianCountry #Senate #SCIA #119th #Arizona #TribalWater

Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. #IndianCountry #MarkwayneMullin #DHS #ICE

House of Representatives set to take action on Indian Country bills The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country's legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.

The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country's legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session. #IndianCountry #Congress #119th

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs sets hearing on three bills The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.

The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will be taking testimony on bills benefiting tribes in New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma. #IndianCountry #House #119th

Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. #IndianCountry

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma ‘shocked and saddened’ at passing of Jim Gray "His contributions to the Osage Nation and all of Indian Country are immeasurable," Chair Ben Barnes said of the late Jim Gray.

"His contributions to the Osage Nation and all of Indian Country are immeasurable," United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Chair Ben Barnes said of the late Jim Gray. #IndianCountry #JimGray #Obituaries
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‘We’re gonna make some meaningful change’: Indian Country rallies to support youth and families Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.

Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families. #NativeYouth #NativeFamilies #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities.

The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities. Tune in and listen to their stories on Native America Calling. #NativeYouth #180099Native

‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators.

"We're here too late": A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. #IndianCountry #IndianEducation indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing for tribal health bills The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting Indian health programs. Tune in! #Senate #SCIA #119th #IndianCountry #IndianHealth indianz.com/News/2026/02...