The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who championed the 2020 law are outraged, arguing the administration misclassifies tribal nations as a racial rather than political class.

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Legislation, introduced on Thursday would allow the U.S. Marshals Service to help tribal law enforcement find missing children. In tribal law enforcement’s stead, the service would also be able to search for and arrest suspects with warrants. Under current law, the U.S. Marshals Service can assist local law enforcement but not tribal. The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act would amend that.

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House Republicans said a follow-up continuing resolution is needed as the Nov. 21 deadline approaches. Senate Republicans say more time is required and House Democrats push the chamber to resume work. Full appropriations remain stalled amid broader health-care and subsidy disputes.

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The Trump administration followed through with threats to use the shutdown as an opportunity to slash federal programs. While some government-run programs for Indian Country are insulated from the lapse in funding, there is growing bipartisan concern that Native American nations will see cuts to critical programs.

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The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes claim a congressman is actively blocking their continued attempts to reclaim land the tribe believes belongs to them.

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Charles McCall launched cable and streaming ads touting his anti-trans legislative success

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Oklahoma officials, including Governor Kevin Stitt, are advocating for states to have more control over disaster response. The state is promoting a model that would give states flexible block grants instead of the current system, arguing that this would make disaster response "faster, leaner, and smarter."

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Oklahoma’s Republican primary is spotlighting education as state schools rank among the nation’s lowest. State Superintendent Ryan Walters, with a high-profile, conservative agenda and rumored gubernatorial ambitions, has become a focal point. GOP gubernatorial candidates are campaigning on education reforms while distancing themselves from his record.

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Oklahoma has agreed to bar undocumented immigrants from qualifying for in-state tuition after the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit. 

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The Oklahoma schools superintendent is working to get tax credits for families who enroll students in a virtual school the state’s tax commission has found to be ineligible.

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