Lumbee Federal Partnership Grows as Washington Shows Up in Pembroke

Recognition means more when Washington shows up. That is happening in Pembroke. On October 23, 2026, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William Kirkland joined U.S. Representative David Rouzer of North Carolina to meet Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery and tribal leaders in Robeson County, North Carolina. Carolina Journal reported the talks covered law enforcement,…