Reuben Jones
@reubenjones1.bsky.social
Spectrum News Washington Reporter covering national and NC politics + HHS/RFK Jr. l Story Ideas: reuben.jones@charter.com
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Email is also Reuben.jones@charter.com.
NEW:
A Federal judge strikes down Texas's new congressional map.
Potential implications in NC if this works it’s way through the court system.
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A Federal judge strikes down Texas's new congressional map.
Potential implications in NC if this works it’s way through the court system.
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https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1150387/gov.uscourts.txwd.1150387.1437.0.pdf
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November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW:
A Federal judge strikes down Texas's new congressional map.
Potential implications in NC if this works it’s way through the court system.
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A Federal judge strikes down Texas's new congressional map.
Potential implications in NC if this works it’s way through the court system.
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Two researchers studying the impacts of gerrymandering in NC think they may have found a new way of challenging gerrymandering in court.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Study finds N.C. gerrymandering results in less health care access
A new study released Thursday finds gerrymandering in North Carolina resulted in reduced access to health care services.
spectrumlocalnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Two researchers studying the impacts of gerrymandering in NC think they may have found a new way of challenging gerrymandering in court.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
A two-year study released today finds gerrymandering in NC resulted in reduced access to healthcare services.
The authors say the findings could offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in court.
More: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
The authors say the findings could offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in court.
More: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
Study finds N.C. gerrymandering results in less health care access
A new study released Thursday finds gerrymandering in North Carolina resulted in reduced access to health care services.
spectrumlocalnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A two-year study released today finds gerrymandering in NC resulted in reduced access to healthcare services.
The authors say the findings could offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in court.
More: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
The authors say the findings could offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in court.
More: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
New:
President Trump has pardoned former White House Chief of Staff and former NC Congressman Mark Meadows.
#ncpol #NC11
apnews.com/article/rudy...
President Trump has pardoned former White House Chief of Staff and former NC Congressman Mark Meadows.
#ncpol #NC11
apnews.com/article/rudy...
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
A Justice Department official says President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s e...
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New:
President Trump has pardoned former White House Chief of Staff and former NC Congressman Mark Meadows.
#ncpol #NC11
apnews.com/article/rudy...
President Trump has pardoned former White House Chief of Staff and former NC Congressman Mark Meadows.
#ncpol #NC11
apnews.com/article/rudy...
"I wasn't happy about it."
(R) Rep. Greg Murphy says he wasn't pleased with the new congressional map that resulted in NC-03 losing many of its current counties.
But he says he'll still run for re-election in the district.
Full Interview: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-...
#ncpol #NC01
(R) Rep. Greg Murphy says he wasn't pleased with the new congressional map that resulted in NC-03 losing many of its current counties.
But he says he'll still run for re-election in the district.
Full Interview: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-...
#ncpol #NC01
Eastern N.C. representatives debate political future with new map
The two members most impacted are (D) Rep. Don Davis who represents District 1 and (R) Rep. Greg Murphy who represents District 3.
spectrumlocalnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"I wasn't happy about it."
(R) Rep. Greg Murphy says he wasn't pleased with the new congressional map that resulted in NC-03 losing many of its current counties.
But he says he'll still run for re-election in the district.
Full Interview: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-...
#ncpol #NC01
(R) Rep. Greg Murphy says he wasn't pleased with the new congressional map that resulted in NC-03 losing many of its current counties.
But he says he'll still run for re-election in the district.
Full Interview: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-...
#ncpol #NC01
Reposted by Reuben Jones
Get the latest in #ncpol from yesterday's @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks with @reubenjones1.bsky.social @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social & @bowtiedpete.bsky.social
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
DC Roundup: Gerrymandering, federal shutdown and NC Senate race
The government shutdown rolls on and it is impacting North Carolina. The Senate is in session, but the House has been out for weeks. We’ll catch up on what has been happening and not happening on Capi...
www.wfae.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Get the latest in #ncpol from yesterday's @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks with @reubenjones1.bsky.social @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social & @bowtiedpete.bsky.social
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
NEW:
Rep. Greg Murphy says he will run for re-election in the 3rd Congressional District.
This comes after the state’s new congressional map makes major changes to his district and moves many counties into NC-01.
Murphy made the announcement on WTIB radio. #ncpol
Rep. Greg Murphy says he will run for re-election in the 3rd Congressional District.
This comes after the state’s new congressional map makes major changes to his district and moves many counties into NC-01.
Murphy made the announcement on WTIB radio. #ncpol
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
NEW:
Rep. Greg Murphy says he will run for re-election in the 3rd Congressional District.
This comes after the state’s new congressional map makes major changes to his district and moves many counties into NC-01.
Murphy made the announcement on WTIB radio. #ncpol
Rep. Greg Murphy says he will run for re-election in the 3rd Congressional District.
This comes after the state’s new congressional map makes major changes to his district and moves many counties into NC-01.
Murphy made the announcement on WTIB radio. #ncpol
Breaking:
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the new congressional map.
The map could result in Republicans gaining a seat -- increasing it's majority to 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats. #ncpol
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the new congressional map.
The map could result in Republicans gaining a seat -- increasing it's majority to 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats. #ncpol
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Breaking:
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the new congressional map.
The map could result in Republicans gaining a seat -- increasing it's majority to 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats. #ncpol
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the new congressional map.
The map could result in Republicans gaining a seat -- increasing it's majority to 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats. #ncpol
"Be careful what you wish for."
Sen. Thom Tillis says North Carolina Republicans need to be careful about redistricting.
He also says there should be an independent redistricting commission subject to a vote by the legislature.
(NC is considering a new 11R - 3D map) #ncpol
Sen. Thom Tillis says North Carolina Republicans need to be careful about redistricting.
He also says there should be an independent redistricting commission subject to a vote by the legislature.
(NC is considering a new 11R - 3D map) #ncpol
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Be careful what you wish for."
Sen. Thom Tillis says North Carolina Republicans need to be careful about redistricting.
He also says there should be an independent redistricting commission subject to a vote by the legislature.
(NC is considering a new 11R - 3D map) #ncpol
Sen. Thom Tillis says North Carolina Republicans need to be careful about redistricting.
He also says there should be an independent redistricting commission subject to a vote by the legislature.
(NC is considering a new 11R - 3D map) #ncpol
Joining @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks at 9 AM to talk all things #ncpol with @reubenjones1.bsky.social & @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social
One thing that is for sure to come up in the conversation: www.wral.com/story/nc-hou...
Stream the show at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
One thing that is for sure to come up in the conversation: www.wral.com/story/nc-hou...
Stream the show at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
#ncpol
NC House poised to give final vote to new GOP-friendly congressional districts
The North Carolina House is poised to give final approval to new congressional districts designed to help protect Republicans' slim majority in Congress. The chamber is expected to vote them into law ...
www.wral.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“I would say it’s going from an F to a bold-faced F.”
Based on partisanship fairness NC’s congressional map is one of 12 states with an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
A closer look at what the director says about the proposed map:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Based on partisanship fairness NC’s congressional map is one of 12 states with an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
A closer look at what the director says about the proposed map:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
N.C.’s new congressional map reflects Trump gerrymandering push
The new map for the state would increase gerrymandering.
spectrumlocalnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“I would say it’s going from an F to a bold-faced F.”
Based on partisanship fairness NC’s congressional map is one of 12 states with an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
A closer look at what the director says about the proposed map:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Based on partisanship fairness NC’s congressional map is one of 12 states with an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
A closer look at what the director says about the proposed map:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Scoop:
A spokesperson for Democrat Rep. Don Davis tells me if the NC General Assembly votes for the new congressional map he will NOT drop out. He would run in either the 1st or 3rd District.
#ncpol
A spokesperson for Democrat Rep. Don Davis tells me if the NC General Assembly votes for the new congressional map he will NOT drop out. He would run in either the 1st or 3rd District.
#ncpol
October 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Scoop:
A spokesperson for Democrat Rep. Don Davis tells me if the NC General Assembly votes for the new congressional map he will NOT drop out. He would run in either the 1st or 3rd District.
#ncpol
A spokesperson for Democrat Rep. Don Davis tells me if the NC General Assembly votes for the new congressional map he will NOT drop out. He would run in either the 1st or 3rd District.
#ncpol
14 governors, including @JoshStein_, have created a Governors Public Health Alliance to share data, messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy.
It’s a rebuke to Trump Admin. which they say isn’t doing it’s job in public health.
apnews.com/article/gove... #ncpol
It’s a rebuke to Trump Admin. which they say isn’t doing it’s job in public health.
apnews.com/article/gove... #ncpol
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
Democratic governors from 14 states and Guam have launched a new public health alliance. They say the group will coordinate issues across state lines and share data and information about threats, guid...
apnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
14 governors, including @JoshStein_, have created a Governors Public Health Alliance to share data, messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy.
It’s a rebuke to Trump Admin. which they say isn’t doing it’s job in public health.
apnews.com/article/gove... #ncpol
It’s a rebuke to Trump Admin. which they say isn’t doing it’s job in public health.
apnews.com/article/gove... #ncpol
There are 4 Democrats and 10 Republicans who represent North Carolina in the US House.
Rep. Alma Adams
Rep. Deborah Ross
Rep. Valerie Foushee
Rep. Don Davis
Who should be most nervous under a new congressional map?
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: Don Davis
#ncpol
Rep. Alma Adams
Rep. Deborah Ross
Rep. Valerie Foushee
Rep. Don Davis
Who should be most nervous under a new congressional map?
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: Don Davis
#ncpol
October 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There are 4 Democrats and 10 Republicans who represent North Carolina in the US House.
Rep. Alma Adams
Rep. Deborah Ross
Rep. Valerie Foushee
Rep. Don Davis
Who should be most nervous under a new congressional map?
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: Don Davis
#ncpol
Rep. Alma Adams
Rep. Deborah Ross
Rep. Valerie Foushee
Rep. Don Davis
Who should be most nervous under a new congressional map?
@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: Don Davis
#ncpol
New:
Rep. @ross.house.gov, one of 4 Democrats in the NC Congressional delegation, has released this statement on the General Assembly considering a new Congressional map that adds a Republican seat.
Current delegation is 10 R's, 4 D's.
#ncpol
Rep. @ross.house.gov, one of 4 Democrats in the NC Congressional delegation, has released this statement on the General Assembly considering a new Congressional map that adds a Republican seat.
Current delegation is 10 R's, 4 D's.
#ncpol
October 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New:
Rep. @ross.house.gov, one of 4 Democrats in the NC Congressional delegation, has released this statement on the General Assembly considering a new Congressional map that adds a Republican seat.
Current delegation is 10 R's, 4 D's.
#ncpol
Rep. @ross.house.gov, one of 4 Democrats in the NC Congressional delegation, has released this statement on the General Assembly considering a new Congressional map that adds a Republican seat.
Current delegation is 10 R's, 4 D's.
#ncpol
NEW:
North Carolina Republican leaders say the General Assembly will consider a new Congressional map next week.
“Trump earned a clear mandate from the voters...we intend to defend it by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat."
bergerpress.medium.com/general-asse... #ncpol
North Carolina Republican leaders say the General Assembly will consider a new Congressional map next week.
“Trump earned a clear mandate from the voters...we intend to defend it by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat."
bergerpress.medium.com/general-asse... #ncpol
General Assembly Heeds President Trump’s Call to Thwart Blue State Attempts to Take Congress
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, legislative leaders agreed to hold votes during the previously scheduled October legislative session to block the…
bergerpress.medium.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
NEW:
North Carolina Republican leaders say the General Assembly will consider a new Congressional map next week.
“Trump earned a clear mandate from the voters...we intend to defend it by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat."
bergerpress.medium.com/general-asse... #ncpol
North Carolina Republican leaders say the General Assembly will consider a new Congressional map next week.
“Trump earned a clear mandate from the voters...we intend to defend it by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat."
bergerpress.medium.com/general-asse... #ncpol
Spectrum News has spoken with numerous federal agencies who say they are issuing Reduction in Force notices to employees (layoffs):
Dept. Of Education
HHS
Treasury
DHS
Dept. Of Education
HHS
Treasury
DHS
New:
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
October 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Spectrum News has spoken with numerous federal agencies who say they are issuing Reduction in Force notices to employees (layoffs):
Dept. Of Education
HHS
Treasury
DHS
Dept. Of Education
HHS
Treasury
DHS
New:
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
October 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
New:
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
HHS tells me employees across multiple divisions have received reduction-in-force (layoff) notices.
HHS says all impacted employees were designated non-essential by their respective divisions.
Reposted by Reuben Jones
BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.
Budget office says 'substantial' firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown
The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
bit.ly
October 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.
Numerous federal agencies have banners on their websites blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
Is it a violation of the Hatch Act?
A closer look👇
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
Is it a violation of the Hatch Act?
A closer look👇
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
Is Trump administration violating the Hatch Act?
Attacks over the federal government shutdown are coming from the White House and agencies that are supposed to be free of partisanship.
spectrumnews1.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Numerous federal agencies have banners on their websites blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
Is it a violation of the Hatch Act?
A closer look👇
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
Is it a violation of the Hatch Act?
A closer look👇
spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...
I’m back in DC after an amazing fellowship with the RIAS Berlin Kommission.
Me and a group of US journalists traveled through Germany and Brussels taking part in meetings in German newsrooms, Parliament, the EU, NATO and much more.
It was an honor to be a part of this group.
Me and a group of US journalists traveled through Germany and Brussels taking part in meetings in German newsrooms, Parliament, the EU, NATO and much more.
It was an honor to be a part of this group.
September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m back in DC after an amazing fellowship with the RIAS Berlin Kommission.
Me and a group of US journalists traveled through Germany and Brussels taking part in meetings in German newsrooms, Parliament, the EU, NATO and much more.
It was an honor to be a part of this group.
Me and a group of US journalists traveled through Germany and Brussels taking part in meetings in German newsrooms, Parliament, the EU, NATO and much more.
It was an honor to be a part of this group.