Native Americans have been largely absent from the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. But that could soon change. Deb Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, won the Democratic nomination for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, and if predictions are correct, could become the first Native American woman in Congress. “Tonight, we made history,” […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for this year’s Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, to visit the White House. Trump called off the June 5 visit late Monday. “The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to celebrate tomorrow,” Trump said in a statement. “They […]
President Donald Trump says legal scholars have stated he has the “absolute right to pardon” himself, but questioned why he would do that when he has “done nothing wrong” in connection with Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Commenting Monday on Twitter, Trump repeated his branding of the year-long probe led by special counsel Robert […]
WASHINGTON — Jonah Yellowman, like most Navajos, grew up hearing stories about the Long Walk. “Some of my ancestors on my father’s side, the Red House clan, they made the walk. They said the Army was trying to get rid of all the tribes without having to use guns.” The Navajo, who call themselves the Diné, […]