NC Newsline (2025)
Can the Lumbee gain tribal recognition? Trump actions provide hope, but hurdles remain
Journalist Brandon Kingdollar interviews Ryan in February 2025 about current efforts to amend the 1956 Lumbee Act
“‘I have seen this bill die in Congress enough times that I have more than a healthy dose of skepticism,’ Emanuel said, adding that he has seen little difference in the political landscape to suggest passage will come this year.”