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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Air Force Seeking 1,509 Combat-Ready Jets by 2035
Breaking Defense reports the Air Force told Congress it needs 1,509 combat-ready fighters by 2035, and that the Pentagon is assessing Middle East base rebuilding costs and future posture.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressMiddle EastAsia U.S. Air Forcefighter jetsLt. Gen. David TaborF-16PentagonMiddle East basesSaudi Arabia nuclear programBreaking Defense
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Columbia Global Reports Excerpt Explores Uyghur Fighters in Syria's Civil War
Columbia News publishes an excerpt from Emily Feng's new book on Uyghur militants in Syria's civil war, with Feng set to discuss the work in an online event on Oct. 28.
MediaWorldConflictAsiaMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing Emily FengUyghursSyriaXinjiangColumbia Global ReportsColumbia Universitybooksnewsletter
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Niagara Bottling Opens $141 Million Kenton County Plant, Creating 60 Jobs
Niagara Bottling has opened a $141 million production facility in Elsmere, Kenton County, creating 60 full-time jobs and exceeding its original investment by more than $11 million.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTrade Niagara BottlingKenton CountyElsmereAndy Beshearmanufacturingeconomic developmentKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: CAIR Releases 2026 Congressional Scorecard, Backs Protest Against Police Brutality
CAIR is reporting it released a 2026 congressional scorecard covering 28 legislative entries and five letters, and that its Minnesota chapter will join a national protest against police brutality.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesCongressElectionLegalMiddle East CAIRCongressional ScorecardRobert S. McCawFountain Hillspolice brutality protestWest Linn OregonAxon
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports on air pollution's possible link to brain changes, a damaged Eisenhower globe and Michigan's Senate debate
The Washington Post reports scientists are examining whether air pollution may physically reshape the brain, while photos show a gash in an Eisenhower-era globe at the Pentagon and Michigan's Senate candidates debate.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyElectionMedical ScienceEnvironmentFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican Party The Washington Postair pollutiondementiabrain healthPete HegsethDwight Eisenhower globeMichigan Senate debate
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Nebraska Opens Its 100th Pheasant Season Oct. 31 With Counts Up 36%
Nebraska's 100th pheasant season opens Oct. 31 with statewide counts up 36% over last year and spring counts up 11%, as Game and Parks releases its 2026-2027 Stubble Access Guide.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial Issues Nebraska Game and Parks Commissionpheasant seasonhuntingStubble Access Guidesportfishing ordersmonarch migrationMahoney State ParkNebraska Game and Parks
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Treasury and IRS Overhaul Retirement Plan Correction Rules and Launch New IRA Program
Treasury and IRS issue two revenue procedures updating the employee plans correction program and creating a new IRA correction system, with the IRA program effective May 1, 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Internal Revenue ServiceDepartment of the TreasuryIndividual Retirement AccountsEmployee Plans Compliance Resolution SystemIRA Compliance Resolution SystemSECURE 2.0 ActRetirement Planning
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Treasury and IRS Overhaul Retirement Plan Fixes, Launch New IRA Correction Program
Treasury and IRS issue two revenue procedures updating the employee plans correction program and creating a new IRA correction system, with the IRA program effective May 1, 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalBanking Internal Revenue ServiceDepartment of the TreasuryIndividual Retirement AccountsEmployee Plans Compliance Resolution SystemIRA Compliance Resolution SystemSECURE 2.0 ActRetirement Planning
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Library of Congress Acquires Letters by Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln
The Mary Todd Lincoln letter, written two months before the president's assassination, joins her correspondence collection online, while the 1760 Martha Washington letter is the first in her own hand held in the George Washington Papers.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentUSADigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesWhite House Library of CongressMartha WashingtonMary Todd LincolnManuscript DivisionHairy EagleAmerican historyarchivesU.S. Library of CongressMary LincolnAbraham LincolnCivil WarMary Todd Lincoln PapersFord's Theatre
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Newlyweds With a New Last Name Urged to Update Social Security Records
The Social Security Administration is reminding people who married this year and took a new last name to update their Social Security record, pointing newlyweds to its blog for details.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security Administrationname changemarriageSocial Security recordmy Social Security accountnewlyweds
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New West Springfield Assistant Commander Urges Pedestrian Safety and Locked Cars as School Year Begins
Captain Tiffany Horton takes over as West Springfield District assistant commander, warning of a rise in pedestrian accidents and reminding residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSATransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Police DepartmentWest Springfield District StationCaptain Tiffany Hortonpedestrian safetyOperation Safe Right Turnvehicle theft preventionCommunity Camera Sharing ProgramFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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ICE Arrests Five Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Trafficking and Robbery
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including alien trafficking, amphetamine and cocaine trafficking and robbery, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementHomeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal immigrationdrug traffickingrobberyDonald TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Gov. Pillen Recognizes Plattsmouth for Drinking Water and Wastewater Upgrades
Governor Jim Pillen visited the Plattsmouth Public Library to recognize the city's improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, joined by state officials and Mayor R. Paul Lambert.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEnvironmentEnergyUSA Jim PillenPlattsmouthNebraskadrinking water infrastructurewastewater infrastructureJesse BradleyR. Paul LambertOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Arlington Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on S. Lowell Street
A man was shot in Arlington's Green Valley neighborhood late Wednesday night, ran to a nearby home for help and is in stable condition as police search for suspects.
Law EnforcementUSALegal Arlington County Police DepartmentshootingGreen ValleyS. Lowell Streetcrime investigationArlington CountyArlington County GovernmentReston
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Spanberger Questions Timing of Indictment Against Virginia Senator L. Louise Lucas
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger says Senator L. Louise Lucas is presumed innocent and criticizes the timing of her indictment, saying it undermines trust in the Justice Department.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsElectionDemocratic Party Abigail SpanbergerL. Louise LucasVirginia SenateIndictmentU.S. Department of JusticeVirginiaReston
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Sherrill Hears From Students on New Jersey's Bell-to-Bell School Cell Phone Ban
Governor Mikie Sherrill visited Cherry Hill High School East to discuss New Jersey's statewide bell-to-bell cell phone restrictions, as educators report more focus and fewer social media disruptions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Mikie SherrillNew Jerseycell phone banCherry Hill High School Eastschool policyKids' Online Safety AgendaRutgers UniversityOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Social Security Administration Says Texas Office Status Has Changed
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Texas has changed, and points customers to online services instead of in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationTexasSocial Security officesmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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DeWine Unveils Grants for Domestic Violence Shelters, Police Training After Data Shows DV Tops Ohio Violent Crime
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced $1 million for domestic violence shelters, new grants for ballistic shields and lethality assessment training, and a push for a statewide police standard on domestic violence response.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalUSA Mike DeWinedomestic violenceOhioOffice of Criminal Justice Serviceslaw enforcement trainingOhio Domestic Violence Networkpublic safetyOhio Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for Wyoming Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wyoming has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationWyomingSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Iowa DNR Opens Public Comment on Draft Air Quality Permits for Meat Plant, Power Co-op and Ethanol Facility
Iowa DNR seeks public comment on draft Title V permits for OSI Industries in Oakland and Central Iowa Power Coop's Summit Lake facility, plus a construction permit amendment for Homeland Energy Solutions in Lawler.
HealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsEnergyLegal Iowa Department of Natural Resourcesair quality permitsTitle V Operating PermitOSI IndustriesCentral Iowa Power CoopHomeland Energy Solutionspublic comment periodIowaUSA
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change for Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and urges people to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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FHWA Approves Another $15 Million for Connecticut Road and Bridge Repairs After August 2024 Flooding
Federal emergency relief to CTDOT for the August 2024 western Connecticut floods now totals $43 million, covering most of an estimated $51 million in road and bridge repair costs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherTransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral WeatherEnvironment ConnecticutFederal Highway AdministrationNed LamontCTDOTAugust 2024 floodingemergency relief fundingOxford and Southbury bridgesConnecticut Governors Office
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Medicare Opens 2027 Plan Comparison, Flags $2,400 Drug Cost Cap
Medicare urges beneficiaries to review 2027 coverage, warning plans change yearly and the lowest premium may not mean the lowest total cost, with drug spending capped at $2,400.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedical Science Medicare2027 plan comparisonprescription drug costsout-of-pocket capCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceshealth insurance
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FTC Sues GovAssist, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman Over Government Impersonation Scheme
The FTC is suing GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman, alleging they impersonated the federal government to deceive travelers seeking passport services through deceptive ads, misleading promises and fake reviews.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionGovAssist LLCEntry LLCScott Zuckermangovernment impersonationpassport servicesdeceptive advertising
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Promotes True-Crime and Narrative Nonfiction Ebook Discounts
Penguin Random House is promoting discounted ebooks in a newsletter spotlighting true stories that read like novels, including Pulitzer-winning memoir and prize-nominated narrative nonfiction titles.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print Publishing Penguin Random Houseebook discountsnarrative nonfictiontrue crimeLiliana's Invincible SummerCristina Rivera GarzaKnife
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Library of Congress Builds Web Archive to Preserve Conservation Science Resources
Library of Congress preservation librarian Jon Sweitzer-Lamme explains the new Preservation and Conservation Web Archive, which captures vendor sites, scientific resources and international conservation organizations for future researchers.
Science & TechnologyMediaEducationComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Library of Congressweb archivingPreservation and Conservation Web ArchiveJon Sweitzer-LammeconservationCAMEOIron Gall Ink ProjectU.S. Library of Congress
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OCC Fines Bank of America $750M and American Express $350M in October Enforcement Actions
The OCC's October 2026 enforcement actions include a $750 million penalty for Bank of America and $350 million for American Express over Bank Secrecy Act deficiencies, plus prohibitions against two bank employees.
BusinessLaw EnforcementBankingLegalFinancial Markets Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyBank of AmericaAmerican Express National BankBank Secrecy Actcivil money penaltyorder of prohibitionembezzlementOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Iowa Ranks 9th in Cato Institute's Freedom in the 50 States Index; Reynolds 5th Among Governors
Iowa places 9th among all states and Governor Kim Reynolds ranks 5th among U.S. governors in the Cato Institute's new Freedom in the 50 States index, which measures how state policies affect freedoms.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationEconomy Cato InstituteFreedom in the 50 StatesKim ReynoldsIowastate rankingseconomic freedomtax cutsIowa Governors Office
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events, Including Drug Take Back Day
Fairfax County Police Department lists this week's community events, from harvest festivals and trunk-or-treats to Drug Take Back Day at seven district stations and advisory committee meetings.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Police DepartmentDrug Take Back DayCommunity Advisory CommitteeTrunk or TreatFairfax CountyDomestic Violence AwarenessHonor FlightReston
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks midterm debates, Ramaswamy ad and diesel price claims
PolitiFact is reporting on Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, fact-checks of the Michigan and Kansas Senate debates, and claims about diesel prices and gas costs.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyEnergySocial Issues PolitiFactVivek RamaswamyAmy ActonOhio governor raceMichigan Senate debateKansas Senate debatecychlorphine