Federal funding

Tribes warn of severe impacts from funding freeze

Tribal leaders and Native organizations are raising concerns over a now-revoked White House directive that would have temporarily frozen federal funding. The order, which could have impacted essential programs for tribal nations, was blocked by a federal judge Tuesday. Leaders, including John Echohawk of the Native American Rights Fund, warned the freeze would have disproportionately harmed Native communities reliant on federal support for healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Officials continue monitoring the situation.