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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Major Tribe Turns Back On Biden’s American Indian Cabinet Pick As She Runs For Governor

The Sandia Pueblo, a major American Indian tribe in New Mexico, endorsed the primary opponent of Biden-appointed former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland — a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe — in the state’s 2026…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Biden Cabinet Secretary Breaks Down In Tears While Presenting Biden With Blanket

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was seen in tears as she introduced President Joe Biden at his final Tribal Nations Summit on Monday, as she presented him with a blanket. Biden and officials from his…

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OpinionOct 4, 2023

Biden’s Secretary of Interior Slammed for Disturbing Video With Drag Queen Park Ranger

The worst part is, they’re serious. A video posted to social media on Monday clearly aims to make Americans more aware of LGBT History Month by showing a chat between Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and an apparently…

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ReportingApr 8, 2021

US Interior Secretary Looks To Restore Utah Monuments Slashed By Trump

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will kick off a two-day visit to Utah on Thursday where she will meet with tribes and political officials to discuss the potential restoration of two national monuments that were…

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ReportingMar 15, 2021

Deb Haaland Becomes First-Ever Native American US Cabinet Secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Representative Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, making her the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency and giving her a central role in President Joe Biden’s sweeping plans to…

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Jul 13, 2020

Native American Lawmaker on Washington Redskins’ Decision to Change Name: ‘I’m Glad It’s Happening’

The co-chairwoman of the House Native American Caucus is praising Washington, D.C.’s, NFL team for its decision to change its name and logo. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) released a statement on Monday after the team…

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