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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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JD Vance Rally in Alaska Interrupted by Heckler Insulting Vance and Trump
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JD Vance Rally in Alaska Interrupted by Heckler Insulting Vance and Trump

JD Vance's Alaska rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan was disrupted by a heckler who shouted insults at Vance and President Trump.

FBI Whistleblower Alleges White House Pressured Unconstitutional Probe of LA Protesters
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FBI Whistleblower Alleges White House Pressured Unconstitutional Probe of LA Protesters

A former FBI analyst alleges the Trump White House pressured investigations into peaceful LA protesters, violating constitutional rights.

Trump Administration Highlights Rare Cases of Noncitizen Voting Fraud
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Trump Administration Highlights Rare Cases of Noncitizen Voting Fraud

Trump administration cites DOJ data on noncitizen voting cases, but experts say these are too few to impact elections.

Federal Judge Freezes $36 Billion Trump-Era Immigrant Fine Program
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Federal Judge Freezes $36 Billion Trump-Era Immigrant Fine Program

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's $36 billion immigrant fine scheme, citing likely legal violations and procedural errors.

President Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter
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President Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter

President Trump has approved the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, ending years of legal delay.

Trump-Appointed Judge Rebukes ICE for Falsifying Records in Arrests
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Trump-Appointed Judge Rebukes ICE for Falsifying Records in Arrests

Judge Gary Brown, appointed by President Trump, condemns ICE for wrongful arrests and falsifying official records in civil immigration cases.

Trump Rages Over Shrinking Rally Crowds Amid GOP Midterm Woes
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Trump Rages Over Shrinking Rally Crowds Amid GOP Midterm Woes

President Trump lashes out at reports of dwindling rally crowds, highlighting Republican struggles ahead of key midterms.

One Election Outcome Could End Trump ‘Fever’ and Weaken MAGA Movement
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One Election Outcome Could End Trump ‘Fever’ and Weaken MAGA Movement

A rare midterm scenario could weaken Trump’s grip on GOP, but it demands a Senate win and GOP defections, experts say.

Top House Democrat Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Should Be Removed if Lobbying Allegations Are True
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Top House Democrat Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Should Be Removed if Lobbying Allegations Are True

Rep. Gregory Meeks urges removal of U.S. ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid scrutiny over lobbying ties with Greek firm Aktor.

President Trump Blames Ukraine and California for Rising Gas Prices
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President Trump Blames Ukraine and California for Rising Gas Prices

President Trump blames Ukraine and California refineries for soaring gas prices amid his war with Iran.

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