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Department of the Interior Distributes Record $66 Million to Native Families in May

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior today announced a record-high distribution of nearly $66 million in May to tribal beneficiaries at Fort Berthold in North Dakota, reaffirming the Department’s commitment to addressing the probate backlog.

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Interior Transfers 1.4 Million Acres in Dalton Utility Corridor to State of Alaska

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination for DHS Secretary Draws Bipartisan Acclaim
March 16, 2026

National Congress of American Indians: “The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) applauds the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role carries significant responsibility for the safety and security of communities across the country, including Tribal Nations. The nomination of Senator Mullin (Cherokee Nation) to a cabinet-level position reflects the increasing presence of Native voices in national leadership. Representation matters, and the nomination of a Tribal citizen to such a prominent federal position is significant for Indian Country. During his time in Congress, Senator Mullin has been a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) and engaged with issues affecting Tribal communities. He has supported efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and opportunity in Indian Country. Tribal leaders have long emphasized the importance of federal officials understanding the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the United States, as well as the unique public safety and homeland security challenges that many Tribal communities face.”