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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
Trump Battles Midterm Challenges as Democrats Gain Ground in Key States
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Trump Battles Midterm Challenges as Democrats Gain Ground in Key States

President Trump rallies voters as polls show Democrats leading in states he won easily in 2024, with economic concerns looming.

Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low as Oil Exports Dry Up Amid U.S. Blockade
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Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low as Oil Exports Dry Up Amid U.S. Blockade

Iran’s currency plunges to over 2.5 million rials per dollar as U.S. naval blockade halts oil exports and sanctions tighten.

Ohio Navistar Plant Lays Off 1,400 Days Before Trump Rally Near Dayton
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Ohio Navistar Plant Lays Off 1,400 Days Before Trump Rally Near Dayton

Nearly 1,400 workers were laid off at Ohio’s Navistar plant just days before President Trump’s rally near Dayton, fueling voter frustration.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions in Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Collusion Case
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions in Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Collusion Case

The 11th Circuit refuses to pause sanctions on Trump’s lawyers in $10B IRS lawsuit ruled collusive with his own administration.

Three-Time Trump Voters in Anchorage Express Frustration Over Gas Prices, Promises
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Three-Time Trump Voters in Anchorage Express Frustration Over Gas Prices, Promises

Three-time Trump voters in Anchorage voiced disappointment watching clips of the president's unfulfilled gas price promises.

British Banker Who Exposed Howard Lutnick’s Epstein Ties Dies by Suicide
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British Banker Who Exposed Howard Lutnick’s Epstein Ties Dies by Suicide

Simon Andriesz, the British banker who revealed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s Epstein connections, has died by suicide, sparking concern.

Kaitlan Collins Flips Trump’s Insult Into On-Air Desk Statement
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Kaitlan Collins Flips Trump’s Insult Into On-Air Desk Statement

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins displayed a mug reading 'America Needs Nasty Women' in response to President Trump's repeated insults.

Trump’s Super PAC Funnels Tens of Millions into Key Senate and House Races Ahead of Midterms
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Trump’s Super PAC Funnels Tens of Millions into Key Senate and House Races Ahead of Midterms

President Trump’s super PAC and affiliates have injected tens of millions into pivotal Senate and House races as the GOP fights to keep Congress.

Democrats Push to Reverse Trump’s Expansion of Presidential Powers
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Democrats Push to Reverse Trump’s Expansion of Presidential Powers

Democrats prepare bills and ethics rules aiming to rein in President Trump’s expanded executive powers and emergency authorities.

How Roy Cooper Became Democrats’ Best Chance to Flip a North Carolina Senate Seat
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How Roy Cooper Became Democrats’ Best Chance to Flip a North Carolina Senate Seat

Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley, leveraging a moderate approach in a state with mixed political loyalties.

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