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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
House Majority Whip Emmer Blasts Senate Republicans: ‘You Suck’
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House Majority Whip Emmer Blasts Senate Republicans: ‘You Suck’

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer sharply criticizes Senate Republicans for blocking GOP priorities and urges action on the filibuster.

Signs of Panic Among Trump and GOP Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Signs of Panic Among Trump and GOP Ahead of 2026 Midterms

President Trump and Republicans show growing panic with rare ad changes, aggressive campaigning, and distancing as midterms near.

Oscar-Winning Star Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102
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Oscar-Winning Star Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning star of 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' died at 102 from natural causes in Los Angeles.

Texas Business Owner Blindsided as Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Local Economy
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Texas Business Owner Blindsided as Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Local Economy

Trump supporter David Reyna sees his Rio Grande Valley lumber and real estate businesses slow due to immigration enforcement.

Trump Approval Ratings Underwater in 39 States Ahead of Midterms
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Trump Approval Ratings Underwater in 39 States Ahead of Midterms

With less than a month until the midterms, Trump’s approval ratings are underwater in 39 states, reflecting deepening voter dissatisfaction.

Pressure Builds at Treasury as Bessent Faces Staff Turnover and Unmet Goals
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Pressure Builds at Treasury as Bessent Faces Staff Turnover and Unmet Goals

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronts rising pressure over staff turnover and economic challenges as President Trump demands results.

Election Officials Urge Voters to Use Drop Boxes Over Mailboxes Amid USPS Delays
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Election Officials Urge Voters to Use Drop Boxes Over Mailboxes Amid USPS Delays

Election officials warn USPS delays could jeopardize mail ballots and encourage voters to use drop boxes or mail ballots early.

De Niro and Ruffalo Launch Fiery Attack on Trump at NYC Election Rally
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De Niro and Ruffalo Launch Fiery Attack on Trump at NYC Election Rally

Robert De Niro and Mark Ruffalo fiercely criticized President Trump at a NYC election event, urging voters to fight back against voter suppression.

Kristi Noem Criticizes New York Times Over Controversial DHS Jet Contracts
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Kristi Noem Criticizes New York Times Over Controversial DHS Jet Contracts

Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blasts The New York Times for its report on costly jet contracts tied to political donors.

Red State Parents Frustrated by Childcare Subsidy Delays Under Trump’s Program
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Red State Parents Frustrated by Childcare Subsidy Delays Under Trump’s Program

Nebraska families who voted for President Trump face long delays in childcare subsidies tied to his policy changes, sparking frustration and worry.

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