What is the Lumbee Tribe? President Trump wants federal recognition for North Carolina group
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has for years sought federal recognition, and President Donald Trump is pushing for them to have it.
Not all are full steam ahead with Lumbees getting federal recognition
Federal recognition for the nation’s ninth largest Native American tribe has gotten a nod from second-term Republican President Donald Trump and other members of North Carolina’s
Trump takes step toward federal recognition of NC’s Lumbee Tribe
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum outlining a path for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to receive federal recognition, something the tribe has sought for 136 years.
Donald Trump starts federal recognition process for North Carolina Lumbee Tribe
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has pushed for federal recognition for decades. A new executive order instructs Interior Department to help.
Trump calls on the federal government to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
President Trump made good on a campaign promise to ask the Department of the Interior to recognize the Lumbee people of North Carolina — a tribe whose Native identity has long been called into question.
Trump signs memo that moves Lumbee Tribe closer to federal recognition
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina got a significant boost Thursday in its fight to become a federally recognized tribe.President Donald Trump, just days into his second term, advanced recognition of the tribe in a Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior.
Trump backs full federal recognition for Lumbee Tribe, citing long-standing support
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — President Donald Trump recommends full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. It is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River. "I love the Lumbee Tribe. This is the first big step, right?" said Trump. "Yeah, they were with me all the way. They're great."
Long wait almost over? Trump pushes for federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe
The Lumbee Tribe has sought full federal recognition for years. Despite support from the previous three presidents, the tribe has been unable to get the legislative support it needs.
Lumbee Tribe designation among a flurry of Trump's executive orders
The largest Indigenous tribe east of the Mississippi River is on its way to federal recognition and full tribal benefits after President Donald Trump's order Thursday.
Trump orders Interior Secretary to help Lumbee get federal recognition
The Lumbee Tribe has been trying to get federal recognition for years to unlock millions of dollars for Native American services, but has recently tried to circumvent traditional routes for recognition.
Trump directive will keep promise made to Lumbee Tribe
Full federal recognition for the Lumbees, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, is on the way from second-term Republican President Donald Trump.
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