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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
Senator Thom Tillis Questions Legality of Trump’s Russia Fuel Deal
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Senator Thom Tillis Questions Legality of Trump’s Russia Fuel Deal

Senator Tillis says President Trump’s easing of sanctions to allow Russian diesel fuel exports may violate U.S. law, raising concerns about national security.

President Trump Maintains Tariffs Despite Rising Voter Opposition Ahead of Midterms
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President Trump Maintains Tariffs Despite Rising Voter Opposition Ahead of Midterms

With less than a month to the midterms, over 64% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump’s tariffs, yet he remains steadfast on trade policy.

18 House Races Shift Toward Democrats Ahead of Midterms, Signaling Trouble for Trump
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18 House Races Shift Toward Democrats Ahead of Midterms, Signaling Trouble for Trump

With fewer than four weeks to go, 18 House races shift toward Democrats, threatening President Trump’s GOP hold on the House majority.

7 Shocking Truths About California’s Billionaire Tax Battle
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7 Shocking Truths About California’s Billionaire Tax Battle

California’s top 1% pay nearly half the income taxes, but Prop 40’s billionaire tax sparks fierce debate over who really pays.

Rubio Announces Sweeping Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
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Rubio Announces Sweeping Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces broad US sanctions on the ICC to block prosecution of Americans abroad.

Trump Immigration Crackdown Could Slash Social Security by $2,152 Annually
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Trump Immigration Crackdown Could Slash Social Security by $2,152 Annually

Trump’s immigration crackdown may cut Social Security benefits by $2,152 yearly, worsen food prices, and stall housing nationwide.

President Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary
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President Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary

President Trump selected Katie Zacharia, conservative commentator and former DHS official, as his new White House press secretary.

New Texas Senate Poll Shows Dead Heat as Early Voting Nears
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New Texas Senate Poll Shows Dead Heat as Early Voting Nears

A new UMass Lowell/YouGov poll finds Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 45% with early voting set to begin Oct. 19.

Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg Defends $300M Contract Amid Corruption Claims
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Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg Defends $300M Contract Amid Corruption Claims

Pentagon Deputy Steve Feinberg defends $300 million spent on consultancy linked to his old firm despite conflict concerns.

President Trump Targets Minnesota’s Somali Community in Controversial Truth Social Post
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President Trump Targets Minnesota’s Somali Community in Controversial Truth Social Post

President Trump accuses Somali immigrants of causing violence in Minnesota, urging residents to 'fight back' and calling for federal intervention.

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