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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 Faces Backlash After Saying US ‘Making a Fortune’ from High Oil Prices
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Trump Faces Backlash After Saying US ‘Making a Fortune’ from High Oil Prices

President Trump sparked outrage after stating the US is profiting from high oil prices amid the Iran war, contradicting current gas price realities.

Trump’s Extortion Plot Exposed as Ukraine Faces Intelligence and Starlink Restrictions
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Trump’s Extortion Plot Exposed as Ukraine Faces Intelligence and Starlink Restrictions

Ukraine faces intelligence sharing limits and Starlink restrictions after Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel, aiding Putin’s war efforts.

Minnesota Somalis Condemn Trump After Federal Raid on Ilhan Omar’s DC Home
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Minnesota Somalis Condemn Trump After Federal Raid on Ilhan Omar’s DC Home

Minnesota’s Somali community lashes out at President Trump after Homeland Security raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence.

IRGC Says Cargo Ship Sank After Striking Mine in Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC Says Cargo Ship Sank After Striking Mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC reports a cargo ship sank after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional attacks.

Eric Trump Condemns ‘Vicious Attacks’ on Susan Dell Following White House Visit
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Eric Trump Condemns ‘Vicious Attacks’ on Susan Dell Following White House Visit

Eric Trump denounces harsh online attacks on Susan Dell after the Dells' $6.25 billion pledge at White House event promoting Trump Accounts.

James Talarico Hoax Promoter Withdraws from Interviews Amid Legal Concerns
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James Talarico Hoax Promoter Withdraws from Interviews Amid Legal Concerns

Rhein Amacher, who spread debunked claims about James Talarico, halts interviews citing legal risks.

Greenland Refutes Trump’s Claim of Imminent Massive Oil and Gas Drilling
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Greenland Refutes Trump’s Claim of Imminent Massive Oil and Gas Drilling

Greenland’s government denies President Trump’s claim that large-scale oil and gas drilling will soon start in the Arctic territory.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Relocate Thousands of USDA Workers
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Relocate Thousands of USDA Workers

A federal judge has blocked the USDA’s plan to close offices and relocate thousands of workers, citing likely violations of congressional limits.

White House in Crisis as Trump Allies Face Scrutiny Over Foreign Consulting
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White House in Crisis as Trump Allies Face Scrutiny Over Foreign Consulting

White House chief Susie Wiles convened crisis talks after reports surfaced of Trump allies advising a Putin-aligned Balkan government.

Federal Judge Rebukes Trump Admin for Firing and Falsely Attacking FEMA Official
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Federal Judge Rebukes Trump Admin for Firing and Falsely Attacking FEMA Official

A federal judge condemned the Trump administration for unlawfully firing and spreading false information about FEMA’s Mary Comans.

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