The Latest Breaking News from Tribes

Doctrine of Federal "Plenary Power" over "Internal Affairs of Native American Tribes" "Should Make This Court Blush"

From today's opinion dissenting from denial of certiorari in Veneno v. U.S. by Justice Gorsuch, joined by Justice Thomas: Petitioner… The post Doctrine of Federal "Plenary Power" over "Internal Affairs of Native American Tribes" "Should Make This Court Blush" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Nov 10, 2025

Trump wants to ramp up US mineral production. Could the iconic Grand Canyon be a target?

The Trump administration is calling for prioritizing mineral production on federal lands. Tribes and environmental groups fear what that could mean

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

National competition on your doorstep as 'Tribes' goes live

New time trial contest pits clubmates against others all over the country, with no travelling required

Cycling Weekly · Jun 19, 2024

Biden administration limits wetland protections to align with Supreme Court

Experts warn that Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule could weaken protections for nearly half of US wetlands.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023

Tribes seek greater involvement in talks on Colorado River water crisis

As the federal government starts negotiations on long-term plans for the overtapped Colorado River, leaders of tribes are pushing for more involvement in the talks, saying they want to be at the table in high-level discussions among the seven states that rely on the river.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023

River restoration changes ecosystem

By the end of 2024 the Lower Klamath River will run free for the first time in a century

Salon · Mar 29, 2023

Tribes bury P-22, Southern California's famed mountain lion

The cougar's death set off a debate between tribes in the Los Angeles area and wildlife officials over whether scientists could keep samples of the animal's remains for future testing and research.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2023

Feds once again nix Noem's Mount Rushmore fireworks event

The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes and the possibility of igniting wildfires

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022