With the partial federal government shutdown dragging on, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye says Congress should exempt tribes from feeling the effects. Historically, treaties with the U.S ...

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye approved a power-line hookup for the father of an alleged mistress in January, sparking outrage among political observers and the 32 nearby households that ...

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and other leaders have issued a joint letter calling for the tribal housing agency's top managers to resign or face removal, but a spokeswoman for the Navajo ...

FILE - In this July 20, 2015 file photo, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye talks with community members during a public meeting in Shiprock, N.M. The top two leaders on the Navajo Nation say ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Russell Begaye beat Joe Shirley Jr. to become president of the Navajo Nation. Begaye, now the outgoing president, is endorsing Shirley to succeed him. Begaye announced his ...

“We’re not spending money for things we need — desperately need — and those are homes,” says Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye, who grew up in Shiprock. “No more excuses. No more ...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has signed into law a proposal to tax alcoholic beverages sold in the tribe’s casinos. The 3.25 percent tax is expected to raise ...

The accusations came after Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye advised the tribal government’s justice department to ready for legal action against the EPA for the catastrophic spill.

The 1868 treaty is "not just a historical relic," says Navajo Nation president Russell Begaye, "it’s a living document. . . It’s a contractual agreement with the U.S. government and the Navajo ...

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye told CNN that the aside was "uncalled for," particularly in that setting. “This was a day to honor them, and to insert something like that — the word ...