March 19, 2025
Tribal leaders are sounding the alarm over federal cuts affecting Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities. The Trump administration has canceled leases for 12 IHS clinics and 25 BIA offices, raising concerns about access to healthcare, education, and social services. Leaders say the cuts violate trust obligations and could destabilize essential programs for Native communities.
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