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Rob Eastwood

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Rob Eastwood is a Wayne County native and veteran journalist with 18 years of community news experience across eastern North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Media and Journalism, James covers government, policy, and community affairs. He lives in Mount Olive with his wife and two children.

359 articles published
Trump Administration Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar for Deportation in Rare Citizenship Probe
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Trump Administration Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar for Deportation in Rare Citizenship Probe

Homeland Security raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in a rare effort to revoke her citizenship and deport her amid political tensions.

FBI Director Kash Patel Demands MS NOW Apologize for False Russia Report
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FBI Director Kash Patel Demands MS NOW Apologize for False Russia Report

FBI Director Kash Patel demands three apologies after MS NOW falsely reported he landed in Russia, while he was honoring law enforcement in Virginia.

Karoline Leavitt Reveals Why She Left Trump White House Role
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Karoline Leavitt Reveals Why She Left Trump White House Role

Karoline Leavitt explains her departure from the White House, citing long hours and family time as key factors.

Voices: We Are Now Watching Donald Trump’s Presidency Die on Live TV
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Voices: We Are Now Watching Donald Trump’s Presidency Die on Live TV

Trump’s presidency faces unprecedented challenges as his playbook falters amid economic woes and foreign policy failures.

President Trump Links Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood
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President Trump Links Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood

President Trump accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, sparking political controversy.

Inflation Surges in September, Highlighting Economic Struggles Under Trump
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Inflation Surges in September, Highlighting Economic Struggles Under Trump

September’s inflation report shows sharp price increases and falling wages, underscoring economic challenges during Trump’s second term.

Howard Lutnick’s Plan to Evict Pierre Residents Collapses After Buyer Misses Deadline
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Howard Lutnick’s Plan to Evict Pierre Residents Collapses After Buyer Misses Deadline

A $2 billion sale of the Pierre hotel backed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick fell apart after the buyer missed a $100 million deposit deadline.

Whistleblower Details Trump’s Actions as ‘Treason’ Warranting Impeachment
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Whistleblower Details Trump’s Actions as ‘Treason’ Warranting Impeachment

Former Trump aide Miles Taylor accuses President Trump of actions supporting Russia against Ukraine, calling it treason worthy of impeachment.

Jen Psaki Calls Trump’s Arizona Rally ‘Most Unhinged Performance’ Yet
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Jen Psaki Calls Trump’s Arizona Rally ‘Most Unhinged Performance’ Yet

Jen Psaki labels Donald Trump’s Bullhead City rally as his most unhinged, highlighting a bizarre claim about doctors ignoring sick audience members.

Elon Musk Blames President Trump for Deadly Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine
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Elon Musk Blames President Trump for Deadly Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine

Elon Musk holds President Trump responsible for satellite internet restrictions that slowed Ukraine’s defense, causing deadly consequences.

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