Reuben Jones
@reubenjones1.bsky.social
Spectrum News Washington Reporter covering national and NC politics + HHS/RFK Jr. l Story Ideas: reuben.jones@charter.com
"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
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
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
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.
This is what it currently looks like outside Union Station in DC.
August 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This is what it currently looks like outside Union Station in DC.
New:
Former Rep. @wileynickel.com has officially exited the race for Senate in NC and endorsed @roycoopernc.bsky.social.
#ncpol #NCSEN
Former Rep. @wileynickel.com has officially exited the race for Senate in NC and endorsed @roycoopernc.bsky.social.
#ncpol #NCSEN
July 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
New:
Former Rep. @wileynickel.com has officially exited the race for Senate in NC and endorsed @roycoopernc.bsky.social.
#ncpol #NCSEN
Former Rep. @wileynickel.com has officially exited the race for Senate in NC and endorsed @roycoopernc.bsky.social.
#ncpol #NCSEN
I’m back in North Carolina for a reporting trip this week.
Stories coming soon.
Stories coming soon.
July 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I’m back in North Carolina for a reporting trip this week.
Stories coming soon.
Stories coming soon.
Will PBS North Carolina have to make job cuts now that Congress has cut federal money from public broadcasting?
"I don't yet know.
Hear from longtime journalist and PBC NC CEO David Crabtree tonight at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
"I don't yet know.
Hear from longtime journalist and PBC NC CEO David Crabtree tonight at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
July 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Will PBS North Carolina have to make job cuts now that Congress has cut federal money from public broadcasting?
"I don't yet know.
Hear from longtime journalist and PBC NC CEO David Crabtree tonight at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
"I don't yet know.
Hear from longtime journalist and PBC NC CEO David Crabtree tonight at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
NEW:
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has removed the 17 sitting members of the vaccine advisory committee for the CDC.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has removed the 17 sitting members of the vaccine advisory committee for the CDC.
June 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
NEW:
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has removed the 17 sitting members of the vaccine advisory committee for the CDC.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has removed the 17 sitting members of the vaccine advisory committee for the CDC.
New:
A federal judge has ruled AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts.
That includes North Carolina.
I’ve received this statement from NC AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social:
A federal judge has ruled AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts.
That includes North Carolina.
I’ve received this statement from NC AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social:
June 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
New:
A federal judge has ruled AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts.
That includes North Carolina.
I’ve received this statement from NC AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social:
A federal judge has ruled AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts.
That includes North Carolina.
I’ve received this statement from NC AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social:
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC tonight at 7.
We've got a good political roundtable with Republican Doug Heye and Democrat @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social :
-Potential Tillis/Cooper matchup in NC
-Impact of Tariffs
-Potential Medicaid cuts
#Ncpol
We've got a good political roundtable with Republican Doug Heye and Democrat @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social :
-Potential Tillis/Cooper matchup in NC
-Impact of Tariffs
-Potential Medicaid cuts
#Ncpol
May 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC tonight at 7.
We've got a good political roundtable with Republican Doug Heye and Democrat @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social :
-Potential Tillis/Cooper matchup in NC
-Impact of Tariffs
-Potential Medicaid cuts
#Ncpol
We've got a good political roundtable with Republican Doug Heye and Democrat @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social :
-Potential Tillis/Cooper matchup in NC
-Impact of Tariffs
-Potential Medicaid cuts
#Ncpol
6+ months after Election Day North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has officially been sworn in. #ncpol
(Photo by Zyneria Byrd)
(Photo by Zyneria Byrd)
May 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
6+ months after Election Day North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has officially been sworn in. #ncpol
(Photo by Zyneria Byrd)
(Photo by Zyneria Byrd)
Happening Now:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein is in DC announcing biotech company Genentech is investing $700 million to build a manufacturing plant in Holly Spring, NC. #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein is in DC announcing biotech company Genentech is investing $700 million to build a manufacturing plant in Holly Spring, NC. #ncpol
May 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happening Now:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein is in DC announcing biotech company Genentech is investing $700 million to build a manufacturing plant in Holly Spring, NC. #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein is in DC announcing biotech company Genentech is investing $700 million to build a manufacturing plant in Holly Spring, NC. #ncpol
Breaking:
Cameron Hamilton is no longer the acting Administrator of FEMA. (first reported by Politico)
A WH official tells me "David Richardson will be the senior official performing the duties of the Administrator."
This comes a day after he said FEMA should not be eliminated 👇
Cameron Hamilton is no longer the acting Administrator of FEMA. (first reported by Politico)
A WH official tells me "David Richardson will be the senior official performing the duties of the Administrator."
This comes a day after he said FEMA should not be eliminated 👇
May 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Breaking:
Cameron Hamilton is no longer the acting Administrator of FEMA. (first reported by Politico)
A WH official tells me "David Richardson will be the senior official performing the duties of the Administrator."
This comes a day after he said FEMA should not be eliminated 👇
Cameron Hamilton is no longer the acting Administrator of FEMA. (first reported by Politico)
A WH official tells me "David Richardson will be the senior official performing the duties of the Administrator."
This comes a day after he said FEMA should not be eliminated 👇
New:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein says he was surprised when FEMA denied its request to extend 100% match of eligible Helene costs which the state says could cost $100-200 million.
Cost share is now 90%.
Stein sent appeal letter to President Trump.
Interview at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein says he was surprised when FEMA denied its request to extend 100% match of eligible Helene costs which the state says could cost $100-200 million.
Cost share is now 90%.
Stein sent appeal letter to President Trump.
Interview at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
April 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein says he was surprised when FEMA denied its request to extend 100% match of eligible Helene costs which the state says could cost $100-200 million.
Cost share is now 90%.
Stein sent appeal letter to President Trump.
Interview at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein says he was surprised when FEMA denied its request to extend 100% match of eligible Helene costs which the state says could cost $100-200 million.
Cost share is now 90%.
Stein sent appeal letter to President Trump.
Interview at 7 on Capital Tonight. #ncpol
Update:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has officially filed an appeal to FEMA's denial extending the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
"I am writing to appeal this decision, which is already hampering our ongoing recovery efforts." #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has officially filed an appeal to FEMA's denial extending the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
"I am writing to appeal this decision, which is already hampering our ongoing recovery efforts." #ncpol
April 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Update:
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has officially filed an appeal to FEMA's denial extending the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
"I am writing to appeal this decision, which is already hampering our ongoing recovery efforts." #ncpol
@ncgovernor.bsky.social has officially filed an appeal to FEMA's denial extending the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
"I am writing to appeal this decision, which is already hampering our ongoing recovery efforts." #ncpol
Watch:
FEMA denied NC's request to extend the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
I asked Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards why it would have been "unprecedented" given he signed a letter supporting the extension that cited other states that previously got one. #ncpol
FEMA denied NC's request to extend the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
I asked Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards why it would have been "unprecedented" given he signed a letter supporting the extension that cited other states that previously got one. #ncpol
April 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Watch:
FEMA denied NC's request to extend the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
I asked Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards why it would have been "unprecedented" given he signed a letter supporting the extension that cited other states that previously got one. #ncpol
FEMA denied NC's request to extend the 100% match for eligible Helene costs.
I asked Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards why it would have been "unprecedented" given he signed a letter supporting the extension that cited other states that previously got one. #ncpol
Tune In:
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC at 7:00.
Our focus is almost all on FEMA and disaster recovery.
-In-depth interview with Rep. Chuck Edwards on how to "fix FEMA" and whether to eliminate it.
-Reporter panel on poltization of disaster aid. #ncpol
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC at 7:00.
Our focus is almost all on FEMA and disaster recovery.
-In-depth interview with Rep. Chuck Edwards on how to "fix FEMA" and whether to eliminate it.
-Reporter panel on poltization of disaster aid. #ncpol
April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Tune In:
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC at 7:00.
Our focus is almost all on FEMA and disaster recovery.
-In-depth interview with Rep. Chuck Edwards on how to "fix FEMA" and whether to eliminate it.
-Reporter panel on poltization of disaster aid. #ncpol
I'm anchoring Capital Tonight from DC at 7:00.
Our focus is almost all on FEMA and disaster recovery.
-In-depth interview with Rep. Chuck Edwards on how to "fix FEMA" and whether to eliminate it.
-Reporter panel on poltization of disaster aid. #ncpol
"I urge the federal government to reinstate their positions."
Spectrum News received this statement from @ncgovernor.bsky.social on the reported AmeriCorps cuts.
I've reached out to AmeriCorps for a statement. #ncpol
Spectrum News received this statement from @ncgovernor.bsky.social on the reported AmeriCorps cuts.
I've reached out to AmeriCorps for a statement. #ncpol
April 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
"I urge the federal government to reinstate their positions."
Spectrum News received this statement from @ncgovernor.bsky.social on the reported AmeriCorps cuts.
I've reached out to AmeriCorps for a statement. #ncpol
Spectrum News received this statement from @ncgovernor.bsky.social on the reported AmeriCorps cuts.
I've reached out to AmeriCorps for a statement. #ncpol