Reuben Jones
@reubenjones1.bsky.social
Spectrum News Washington Reporter covering national and NC politics + HHS/RFK Jr. l Story Ideas: [email protected]
“We know there’s no expectation we’re going to be made whole, but we need a lot more than we’ve got to date.”
I spoke with @ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein in DC as he met with lawmakers to ask for more federal dollars to rebuild from Helene.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
I spoke with @ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein in DC as he met with lawmakers to ask for more federal dollars to rebuild from Helene.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Gov. Stein pushes for Helene recovery funding in visit to Washington
The governor's visit came the same day as FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security announced funding for separate efforts.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
“We know there’s no expectation we’re going to be made whole, but we need a lot more than we’ve got to date.”
I spoke with @ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein in DC as he met with lawmakers to ask for more federal dollars to rebuild from Helene.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
I spoke with @ncgovernor.bsky.social Stein in DC as he met with lawmakers to ask for more federal dollars to rebuild from Helene.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Happy 2026!
As we start a new year a reminder to keep your tips and the story ideas you think should be investigated coming.
Lots of ways to get in touch and learn more:
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: ReubenJones1
TikTok: ReubenJonesTV
Signal: Reubenjonesreporter.14
As we start a new year a reminder to keep your tips and the story ideas you think should be investigated coming.
Lots of ways to get in touch and learn more:
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: ReubenJones1
TikTok: ReubenJonesTV
Signal: Reubenjonesreporter.14
January 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Happy 2026!
As we start a new year a reminder to keep your tips and the story ideas you think should be investigated coming.
Lots of ways to get in touch and learn more:
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: ReubenJones1
TikTok: ReubenJonesTV
Signal: Reubenjonesreporter.14
As we start a new year a reminder to keep your tips and the story ideas you think should be investigated coming.
Lots of ways to get in touch and learn more:
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: ReubenJones1
TikTok: ReubenJonesTV
Signal: Reubenjonesreporter.14
I’m beginning to compile the Top 5 biggest NC political stories from this year.
Reply below or shoot me a DM with your ideas! It’s not easy deciding on 5.
#ncpol
Reply below or shoot me a DM with your ideas! It’s not easy deciding on 5.
#ncpol
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’m beginning to compile the Top 5 biggest NC political stories from this year.
Reply below or shoot me a DM with your ideas! It’s not easy deciding on 5.
#ncpol
Reply below or shoot me a DM with your ideas! It’s not easy deciding on 5.
#ncpol
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Allison Jaslow, a veteran and former CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, has launched her Democrat campaign for NC’s 3rd District.
Democrats are targeting #NC03
It’s held by (R) Rep. Greg Murphy but became a little more Democrat under the new congressional map #ncpol
Democrats are targeting #NC03
It’s held by (R) Rep. Greg Murphy but became a little more Democrat under the new congressional map #ncpol
December 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Big News!
My dad, Matthew F. Jones, is releasing his 7th novel on January 27.
After years in the film industry, “A Reckoning up Black Cat Hollow” will be his first book in 20 years.
It’s an amazing read.
Please share/pre-order this literary psychological thriller!
www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Up...
My dad, Matthew F. Jones, is releasing his 7th novel on January 27.
After years in the film industry, “A Reckoning up Black Cat Hollow” will be his first book in 20 years.
It’s an amazing read.
Please share/pre-order this literary psychological thriller!
www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Up...
December 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Big News!
My dad, Matthew F. Jones, is releasing his 7th novel on January 27.
After years in the film industry, “A Reckoning up Black Cat Hollow” will be his first book in 20 years.
It’s an amazing read.
Please share/pre-order this literary psychological thriller!
www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Up...
My dad, Matthew F. Jones, is releasing his 7th novel on January 27.
After years in the film industry, “A Reckoning up Black Cat Hollow” will be his first book in 20 years.
It’s an amazing read.
Please share/pre-order this literary psychological thriller!
www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Up...
NEW:
North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social says the state has won its lawsuit against FEMA.
A federal judge ordered FEMA to reinstate emergency disaster preparedness funds.
FEMA canceled the BRIC program earlier this year, impacting $200 million in projects in NC. #ncpol
North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social says the state has won its lawsuit against FEMA.
A federal judge ordered FEMA to reinstate emergency disaster preparedness funds.
FEMA canceled the BRIC program earlier this year, impacting $200 million in projects in NC. #ncpol
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
NEW:
North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social says the state has won its lawsuit against FEMA.
A federal judge ordered FEMA to reinstate emergency disaster preparedness funds.
FEMA canceled the BRIC program earlier this year, impacting $200 million in projects in NC. #ncpol
North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social says the state has won its lawsuit against FEMA.
A federal judge ordered FEMA to reinstate emergency disaster preparedness funds.
FEMA canceled the BRIC program earlier this year, impacting $200 million in projects in NC. #ncpol
New:
Rep. @foushee.house.gov will face a Democrat primary challenge.
Durham County Commissioner @nidaallam.bsky.social is jumping into the 4th District Congressional race in a rematch of 2022.
The district, which includes Durham, is solidly Democrat.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
Rep. @foushee.house.gov will face a Democrat primary challenge.
Durham County Commissioner @nidaallam.bsky.social is jumping into the 4th District Congressional race in a rematch of 2022.
The district, which includes Durham, is solidly Democrat.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
Nida Allam challenging Rep. Valerie Foushee in Democratic rematch
Foushee beat Allam by 9 percentage points in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District in 2022.
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New:
Rep. @foushee.house.gov will face a Democrat primary challenge.
Durham County Commissioner @nidaallam.bsky.social is jumping into the 4th District Congressional race in a rematch of 2022.
The district, which includes Durham, is solidly Democrat.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
Rep. @foushee.house.gov will face a Democrat primary challenge.
Durham County Commissioner @nidaallam.bsky.social is jumping into the 4th District Congressional race in a rematch of 2022.
The district, which includes Durham, is solidly Democrat.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... #ncpol
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has added two North Carolina Republican held districts to its “Districts in Play” list it’s targeting in 2026:
NC-03 (Rep. Greg Murphy)
NC-11 (Rep. Chuck Edwards)
#ncpol
NC-03 (Rep. Greg Murphy)
NC-11 (Rep. Chuck Edwards)
#ncpol
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has added two North Carolina Republican held districts to its “Districts in Play” list it’s targeting in 2026:
NC-03 (Rep. Greg Murphy)
NC-11 (Rep. Chuck Edwards)
#ncpol
NC-03 (Rep. Greg Murphy)
NC-11 (Rep. Chuck Edwards)
#ncpol
NC is requesting $1 Billion from the new federal rural health fund created under the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
But the state says that’s only a fraction of what will be needed to makeup for a loss in money from the changes to Medicaid.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
But the state says that’s only a fraction of what will be needed to makeup for a loss in money from the changes to Medicaid.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
N.C. requests $1 billion from federal rural health fund
The state of North Carolina recently submitted a billion dollar request to assist with rural health.
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
NC is requesting $1 Billion from the new federal rural health fund created under the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
But the state says that’s only a fraction of what will be needed to makeup for a loss in money from the changes to Medicaid.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
But the state says that’s only a fraction of what will be needed to makeup for a loss in money from the changes to Medicaid.
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
The medical community is raising major concerns as the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee prepares to discuss hepatitis B immunization and the child vaccine schedule this week.
More:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
More:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Concerns mount as CDC vaccine committee prepares to meet
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet this week to discuss hepatitis B immunization and the childhood vaccine schedule.
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The medical community is raising major concerns as the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee prepares to discuss hepatitis B immunization and the child vaccine schedule this week.
More:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
More:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
New:
Democrat Rep. Don Davis will run for re-election in the 1st congressional district.
This comes after he was gerrymandered in the state's new congressional map. His decision avoids a match off between Republican Greg Murphy in NC-03. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Democrat Rep. Don Davis will run for re-election in the 1st congressional district.
This comes after he was gerrymandered in the state's new congressional map. His decision avoids a match off between Republican Greg Murphy in NC-03. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Democrat to run for reelection to congress in vulnerable N.C. district
The Republican controlled General Assembly approved a new congressional map that made it harder for the North Carolina Democrat to win reelection.
spectrumlocalnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New:
Democrat Rep. Don Davis will run for re-election in the 1st congressional district.
This comes after he was gerrymandered in the state's new congressional map. His decision avoids a match off between Republican Greg Murphy in NC-03. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Democrat Rep. Don Davis will run for re-election in the 1st congressional district.
This comes after he was gerrymandered in the state's new congressional map. His decision avoids a match off between Republican Greg Murphy in NC-03. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
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.
t.co/kRET6jUGLV
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...
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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