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Reuben Jones
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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
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 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
October 13, 2025 at 9:46 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
July 18, 2025 at 7:10 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 👇
May 8, 2025 at 6:21 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
April 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Part 2:
April 24, 2025 at 9:24 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
April 24, 2025 at 9:11 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
April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM