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Coverage dated December 16, 2025

Lumbee tribe awaits Senate decision on full federal recognition

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The North Carolina Lumbee Tribe is closer to gaining full federal recognition as the measure advances through Congress.

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Lumbee tribe awaits Senate decision on full federal recognition (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    The North Carolina Lumbee Tribe is closer to gaining full federal recognition as the measure advances through Congress.

  2. MyNorthwest

    The Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition is assured, with a final push by Trump (opens MyNorthwest)

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    With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate on Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is all but assured to become a

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Lumbee Tribe of NC nears full federal recognition as Senate passes spending bill (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    The North Carolina Lumbee Tribe is nearing full federal recognition after Senate passes spending bill on Wednesday.

  4. Kokomo Tribune

    Photos of the Lumbee Tribe celebrating federal recognition (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    PEMBROKE, North Carolina (AP) — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is celebrating the passage of a bill granting their people federal recognition. Once federally recognized, the tribe would become

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