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James Fortner

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers public safety, courts, and law enforcement. Criminal justice background from Fayetteville State University. The Chronicle's primary FOIA and public records specialist.

153 articles published
Trump Invokes Executive Privilege in Kennedy Center Legal Dispute
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Trump Invokes Executive Privilege in Kennedy Center Legal Dispute

President Trump formally invoked executive privilege in court to block access to documents about his management of the Kennedy Center.

Stephen Miller’s Tweet Sparks Calls for Trump’s Health Transparency
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Stephen Miller’s Tweet Sparks Calls for Trump’s Health Transparency

Stephen Miller’s demand for medical records amid a political rumor reignites calls for clarity on President Trump’s health.

Bexar County Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying People After Trump Rally Incidents
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Bexar County Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying People After Trump Rally Incidents

Bexar County Sheriff asks public to identify individuals linked to altercations during President Trump's Oct. 7 rally at Freeman Coliseum.

DOJ Probes TV Networks Over Suspension of White House Pool Coverage
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DOJ Probes TV Networks Over Suspension of White House Pool Coverage

The DOJ investigates whether TV networks violated antitrust laws by boycotting White House coverage after Trump banned CNN and others.

Arizona GOP Embraces Election Deniers Despite Past Losses Ahead of 2026 Races
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Arizona GOP Embraces Election Deniers Despite Past Losses Ahead of 2026 Races

Arizona Republicans keep nominating 2020 election deniers who lose general elections, risking Democratic gains in 2026.

Contractor Alleges Stephen Miller Demanded Inhumane ICE Detention Centers
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Contractor Alleges Stephen Miller Demanded Inhumane ICE Detention Centers

A government contractor says Stephen Miller pushed for cruel ICE detention conditions, rejecting more humane facility proposals.

Justice Department Probe Targeting Trump Foes Collapses Amid Internal Chaos
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Justice Department Probe Targeting Trump Foes Collapses Amid Internal Chaos

A sprawling DOJ probe targeting President Trump’s political foes has unraveled amid resignations and internal conflict.

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Global Rule of Law Amid US ICC Sanctions
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Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize Highlights Global Rule of Law Amid US ICC Sanctions

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize spotlights the rule of law amid US sanctions on the ICC and global justice challenges.

Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Faces Doubts as Eligibility Shifts Ahead of Midterms
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Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Faces Doubts as Eligibility Shifts Ahead of Midterms

President Trump’s promise of a $5,000 dividend for Americans shifts daily, but just 21% of voters trust he’ll pay it.

FBI Arrests Minnesota Teen for Plotting Mass Shooting at Mall of America
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FBI Arrests Minnesota Teen for Plotting Mass Shooting at Mall of America

An 18-year-old Minnesota man was arrested for plotting a mass shooting at Mall of America in support of ISIS, officials say.

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