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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.

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President Trump Bans CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House Amid Media Clash
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President Trump Bans CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House Amid Media Clash

President Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, escalating tensions with media over alleged false reporting.

GOP Governor Urges President Trump to ‘Man Up’ and Accept 2020 Election Loss
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GOP Governor Urges President Trump to ‘Man Up’ and Accept 2020 Election Loss

Former Kansas governor Bill Graves demands President Trump acknowledge his 2020 election defeat and stop spreading false claims.

US Institute of Peace Files Emergency Motion to Halt Trump Name Carving
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US Institute of Peace Files Emergency Motion to Halt Trump Name Carving

The US Institute of Peace seeks to block President Trump’s plan to carve his name on its headquarters, sparking a new legal fight.

Massie, Khanna Secure 218 Signatures to Force House Vote on Epstein Files Act
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Massie, Khanna Secure 218 Signatures to Force House Vote on Epstein Files Act

Reps. Massie and Khanna announce they have secured 218 signatures to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II.

Rachel Maddow Warns President Trump Plans to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections
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Rachel Maddow Warns President Trump Plans to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections

Rachel Maddow warns President Trump aims to disrupt 2026 midterm elections by undermining mail-in voting and election confidence.

Nebraska Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Addresses Leaked Audio Criticizing Trump Voters
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Nebraska Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Addresses Leaked Audio Criticizing Trump Voters

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn confirms leaked audio criticizing Trump voters, says frustration fuels his outsider Senate bid in 2026.

National Park Service Warns Trump Arch Could Harm DC Monuments, Construction to Proceed
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National Park Service Warns Trump Arch Could Harm DC Monuments, Construction to Proceed

The National Park Service flags potential damage to DC landmarks from Trump’s arch, but construction is set to continue despite preservationist concerns.

Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Cut ICE Funding and Support Affected Communities
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Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Cut ICE Funding and Support Affected Communities

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar proposes a bill to block $140bn in ICE funding, redirecting it to communities harmed by immigration raids.

Kamala Harris to Campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race
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Kamala Harris to Campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

Kamala Harris will campaign with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, focusing on Black maternal health and flipping the Senate this fall.

Abdul El-Sayed Faces Empty Podium After Mike Rogers Skips Michigan Senate Debate
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Abdul El-Sayed Faces Empty Podium After Mike Rogers Skips Michigan Senate Debate

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed debated alone after Mike Rogers withdrew, citing moderator bias concerns.

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