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February 13, 2026

Lumbee

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Lumbee poised for federal recognition

December 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A Donald Trump campaign promise to North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe is now a reality following the Senate giving final approvals to this year’s National Defense Reauthorization Act, which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act […]

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Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

December 10, 2025 The Associated Press

After decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week. […]

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Cherokees, Shawnee oppose Lumbee Fairness Act

November 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Differing opinions on full recognition of North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe were the subject of a U.S. Senate hearing earlier this month. The 55,000-member Lumbee Tribe spans Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland counties. […]

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Lumbee Tribe moves closer to federal recognition

January 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is one step closer to receiving federal recognition after action taken last week by President Donald Trump. “Considering the Lumbee Tribe’s historical and modern significance, it is the policy […]

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Trump memo puts Lumbee Tribe one step closer to federal recognition

January 23, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe is one step closer to receiving federal recognition after action taken today by President Donald Trump. “Considering the Lumbee Tribe’s historical and modern significance, it is the policy of […]

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U.S. House passes measure recognizing Lumbee

December 27, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The U.S. House passed a measure to recognize North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe last week, inching closer to fulfilling a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump in September and when he campaigned […]

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Will Trump deliver on promised recognition for the Lumbee Tribe?

December 8, 2024 The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state. Trump in September promised that he would sign […]

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Community center brings RNC’s message to Robeson County

February 1, 2022 Matt Mercer

PEMBROKE — A near standing-room only crowd came to downtown Pembroke on Friday, Jan. 28 to open the Republican National Committee’s newest community center for minority engagement. The office, one of 21 nationwide, is part of […]

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RNC to open Robeson County community center with US Reps Rouzer and Bishop

January 26, 2022 Matt Mercer

PEMBROKE — The Republican National Committee will open a community center with a focus on North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe on Friday, Jan. 28.  The community center, one of nearly 20 across the country, is part of […]

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US House passes Lumbee Recognition Act

November 3, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2758 on Monday, the latest bill designed to give full federal recognition to the Lumbee Indian Tribe in southeastern North Carolina. Eight of the state’s 13 […]

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