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Heidi Alagha

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers K-12 education, Wayne County Public Schools, the University of Mount Olive, and James Sprunt Community College. A Goldsboro native and ECU journalism graduate who spent four years teaching in Wayne County schools before transitioning to journalism.

31 articles published
Trump Built a Ticking Bomb — And It Just Blew Up in His Face
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Trump Built a Ticking Bomb — And It Just Blew Up in His Face

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s fall from grace reveals the ruthless wealth culture in Trump’s administration.

Questions Raised Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s Legal Credentials
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Questions Raised Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s Legal Credentials

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new press secretary, is questioned for lack of proof she is admitted to any U.S. bar despite multiple TV lawyer appearances.

Trump Uses Federal Resources in Unprecedented Push Ahead of Midterms
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Trump Uses Federal Resources in Unprecedented Push Ahead of Midterms

President Trump deploys taxpayer-funded ads, voter roll probes, and direct payments in a bold midterm strategy raising legal and ethical concerns.

Dennis Hastert, Former House Speaker and Convicted Felon, Dies at 84
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Dennis Hastert, Former House Speaker and Convicted Felon, Dies at 84

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker and convicted felon, has died at age 84 at his Illinois home from natural causes.

Senate Passes Major Overhaul of College Sports Rules to Streamline Governance
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Senate Passes Major Overhaul of College Sports Rules to Streamline Governance

The Senate has approved a comprehensive reform of college sports rules aimed at improving governance and athlete protections nationwide.

MAGA Donors Question Trump’s AI Dismissal Ahead of Midterms
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MAGA Donors Question Trump’s AI Dismissal Ahead of Midterms

Key GOP donors express frustration with President Trump’s dismissal of AI risks, fearing it could hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterms.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Ahead of UN Assembly
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Ahead of UN Assembly

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss city concerns ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Elon Musk Quietly Boosts Republican Ken Paxton in Tight Texas Senate Race
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Elon Musk Quietly Boosts Republican Ken Paxton in Tight Texas Senate Race

Elon Musk is backing Republican Ken Paxton in Texas but staying low-key to avoid energizing Democrats.

Italy’s Meloni Proposes Limits on Foreign Students, Face-Covering Ban in Schools
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Italy’s Meloni Proposes Limits on Foreign Students, Face-Covering Ban in Schools

Italian PM Meloni plans to cap foreign students at 30% per classroom and ban face coverings like burqas in schools amid integration concerns.

Trump Claims 2024 Butler Assassination Attempt Was a ‘Democrat Plot’ Without Evidence
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Trump Claims 2024 Butler Assassination Attempt Was a ‘Democrat Plot’ Without Evidence

President Trump accused Democrats of plotting the 2024 Butler assassination attempt, demanding accountability from the FBI without providing proof.

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