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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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Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Says America Ready for Muslim Senator, Not President
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Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Says America Ready for Muslim Senator, Not President

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed declines presidential run talk, says America is ready for a Muslim senator, not president.

President Trump Urges Sen. John Fetterman to Join Republican Party
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President Trump Urges Sen. John Fetterman to Join Republican Party

President Trump encourages Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to become a Republican weeks before crucial midterm elections.

SNL Roasts Pete Hegseth’s New Logo and USS Lincoln Crisis in Oct. 10 Cold Open
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SNL Roasts Pete Hegseth’s New Logo and USS Lincoln Crisis in Oct. 10 Cold Open

On Oct. 10, SNL’s Colin Jost mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over USS Lincoln conditions and his controversial new 'Department of War' logo.

Trump’s Physical and Mental Decline Evident at Recent Rallies
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Trump’s Physical and Mental Decline Evident at Recent Rallies

President Trump’s recent rallies show visible signs of physical and cognitive decline, raising concerns about his campaign fitness.

Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ads to End Sunday, Border Patrol Official Says
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Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ads to End Sunday, Border Patrol Official Says

The Trump administration will end taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads Sunday amid bipartisan backlash and legal challenges.

Abdul El-Sayed Urges Democrats to ‘Win by Massive Numbers’ Against GOP Election Denial
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Abdul El-Sayed Urges Democrats to ‘Win by Massive Numbers’ Against GOP Election Denial

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stresses need for decisive Democratic victory to counter GOP election denial threats.

Jon Ossoff Delivers Powerful Debate Zinger Targeting GOP Challenger’s Bigotry
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Jon Ossoff Delivers Powerful Debate Zinger Targeting GOP Challenger’s Bigotry

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff stunned audiences with a sharp rebuke of GOP Mike Collins’ far-right ties in a recent debate.

Democrats Demand Guilfoyle’s Removal Amid Corruption Allegations as Ambassador to Greece
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Democrats Demand Guilfoyle’s Removal Amid Corruption Allegations as Ambassador to Greece

Democrats push for Kimberly Guilfoyle’s firing and possible prosecution after reports of $100,000 sought for access as US ambassador to Greece.

Leaked Memo Reveals Trump Administration Plans to Deploy ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon
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Leaked Memo Reveals Trump Administration Plans to Deploy ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon

A leaked memo shows the Pentagon approved lending a heat ray weapon to immigration authorities, raising alarm over Trump’s crackdown tactics.

Dr. Oz Erupts Over Medicaid Cuts Amid Trump’s Rural Health Funding Push
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Dr. Oz Erupts Over Medicaid Cuts Amid Trump’s Rural Health Funding Push

Dr. Oz lashes out after challenged on Trump’s $50B rural health fund amid $137B Medicaid cuts in rural areas over 10 years.

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