The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

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The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.

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Widely considered America’s first prima ballerina, Tallchief is being celebrated by New York City Ballet, where she was a Balanchine muse, in her centennial year.

With these two new monuments, Mr. Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 million acres.

The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.