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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.

155 articles published
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.

Trump DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Katie Phang’s Epstein Files Lawsuit After Court Setback
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Trump DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Katie Phang’s Epstein Files Lawsuit After Court Setback

Attorney General Todd Blanche asks judge to end Katie Phang’s Epstein files lawsuit, challenging court’s earlier injunction.

US Removes Bombers from RAF Fairford After Security Incident
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US Removes Bombers from RAF Fairford After Security Incident

The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford after arrests linked to a terror plot near the UK air base.

Justice Alito Criticizes Harsh Political Attacks on Supreme Court
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Justice Alito Criticizes Harsh Political Attacks on Supreme Court

Justice Samuel Alito says harsh attacks by Presidents Trump and Biden are damaging the Supreme Court's reputation.

Former FBI Agent Sues Kash Patel Over Unlawful Termination Citing First Amendment
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Former FBI Agent Sues Kash Patel Over Unlawful Termination Citing First Amendment

Stephen Friend, a former FBI agent, sues Director Kash Patel for firing him over public comments on a federal investigation.

Tucker Carlson Sparks Conservative Backlash Over WWII Hitler Remarks
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Tucker Carlson Sparks Conservative Backlash Over WWII Hitler Remarks

Tucker Carlson’s comments challenging Britain’s WWII fight against Nazi Germany have drawn sharp rebukes from prominent conservatives.

ICE Protesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation Over False ‘Terrorist’ Claims
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ICE Protesters Sue Benny Johnson for Defamation Over False ‘Terrorist’ Claims

Two ICE protesters file lawsuit against Benny Johnson for falsely branding them as ‘left-wing terrorists’ after a 2025 Illinois protest.

Pete Hegseth Proposes Cutting Top Military Positions by 20% to Streamline Pentagon
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Pete Hegseth Proposes Cutting Top Military Positions by 20% to Streamline Pentagon

Pete Hegseth announces a plan to reduce senior military leadership by 20%, aiming to boost efficiency and cut costs.

Embarrassing GOP Moment and Confident Witness Highlight Jack Smith’s Hearing
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Embarrassing GOP Moment and Confident Witness Highlight Jack Smith’s Hearing

Jack Smith’s hearing featured a GOP misstep and a confident witness testimony that shifted the tone on Capitol Hill.

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