John Lowery, chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and a state representative (center) is comforted, as he cries tears of joy. Lowery and other members of the tribe …
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Special elections ordered for Mississippi Supreme Court after voting rights violation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMississippi Supreme Court justices listen to arguments in Jackson, Miss., on July 6, 2023. On Friday, a judge ordered special elections for the court after earlier finding that the electoral …
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DOJ releases Epstein files and the first batch is short on new information
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in 2005. Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images The Justice Department has released a trove of documents related to …
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MAGA infighting was underway as Turning Point USA opened its first national conference since the death of Charlie Kirk. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: High-profile supporters of President Trump are once again …
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President Trump won re-election in 2024 on a promise to upend Washington. He pitched a presidency where he alone could solve America’s problems. Where does the current reality of these promises …
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Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTrump’s executive order stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but will allow more research and medical treatment, and will clear the way for Medicare to cover some cannabis-related …
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Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump speaks during a campaign event on October 30, 2024 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He plans to return to the city on Friday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North America …
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TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTikTok company offices in Culver City, Calif. on Sept. 30, 2025. A deal to sell the American part of the company to a group of U.S. investors was signed on …
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In recent elections, some Latino voters are shifting away from the Republican Party. Those votes helped flip seats in Virginia and could be an important factor in next year’s midterm …
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Takeaways from Trump’s address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. …