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Dexter Brinson

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers Duplin County government, regional economic development, and agriculture. A Kenansville native and NC State graduate. Fluent in Spanish. Has covered rural economic issues across eastern North Carolina for nearly a decade.

302 articles published
Unearthed Audio Reveals Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Healthcare Cost Admission
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Unearthed Audio Reveals Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Healthcare Cost Admission

An old 2011 recording shows Abdul El-Sayed admitting his healthcare plan would raise costs for wealthier patients.

US Economy Hits Historic Milestones in 2025 Despite Public Pessimism
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US Economy Hits Historic Milestones in 2025 Despite Public Pessimism

Poverty rate hits record low and median income peaks in 2025, yet most Americans remain skeptical about their finances.

UN Report Finds Deadly US Strikes on Iran School May Be War Crimes
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UN Report Finds Deadly US Strikes on Iran School May Be War Crimes

A UN report finds US airstrikes on an Iranian school and sports center likely violated war crimes laws, raising international concerns.

Trump’s Claim That ‘Almost Every Item’ Is Getting Cheaper Faces Stark Inflation Reality
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Trump’s Claim That ‘Almost Every Item’ Is Getting Cheaper Faces Stark Inflation Reality

President Trump’s claim that prices are falling clashes with Federal Reserve rate hikes amid persistent inflation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War
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Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Tehran as Iranians Volunteer to Defend Country Amid War

Over 300,000 Iranians gathered in Tehran pledging to take up arms in a government-backed rally amid ongoing war and U.S. sanctions.

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner Reportedly Seeks to Resign Amid Political Pressure
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USPS Postmaster General David Steiner Reportedly Seeks to Resign Amid Political Pressure

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner reportedly wants to resign, citing pressure from President Trump's election demands and political battles.

Mitch McConnell Voted Against Sick Leave Measures in 1993, 2015, 2020, and 2022
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Mitch McConnell Voted Against Sick Leave Measures in 1993, 2015, 2020, and 2022

Senator Mitch McConnell opposed or blocked sick leave bills in four separate years, with some exceptions during the 2020 pandemic.

House Democrats Join Republicans to Make Trump’s Fraud Unit Permanent
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House Democrats Join Republicans to Make Trump’s Fraud Unit Permanent

Over 140 House Democrats side with Republicans to enshrine Trump’s National Fraud Enforcement Division amid Minnesota fraud probe.

Norway Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Jail Citizens for West Bank Business
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Norway Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Jail Citizens for West Bank Business

Norway’s proposed law to jail citizens for business with West Bank Israeli settlements sparks international criticism over alleged bias.

Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion Paying Federal Workers Not to Work in 2025
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Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion Paying Federal Workers Not to Work in 2025

In 2025, President Trump’s administration paid $9.5 billion to federal workers on leave under a program aimed at shrinking government.

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