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Military

Pentagon Orders New Florida Air Guard Special Tactics Squadron

The Pentagon has ordered a new Florida Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, but funding, staffing and construction remain tied to future budgets and the Air Force basing process.

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Tech

Tesla Cuts Capital Plan Amid Early SpaceX Merger Talks

Oct 22, 2026

Travel

Riyadh Airport Reopens as Attacks Keep International Airlines Away

Oct 22, 2026

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Policy

Supreme Court Keeps Transgender Prison Care Policy Blocked During Appeal

Oct 22, 2026

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Breaking News

Arizona Storm Shifts to Flash-Flood Threat After Rare Hail

Oct 22, 2026

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Policy

Alaska Sends Second $1,200 Permanent Fund Dividend Round

Oct 22, 2026

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Policy

Alabama Directs $27 Million to Auburn Civic Institute and Health School

Oct 22, 2026

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World

Canada Commits C$8.7 Billion to Shield Ontario Industry From Tariffs

Oct 22, 2026

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Supreme Court Asked to Restart Big Bend Border Wall Work

Oct 22, 2026

Daily Roundup

Evening Roundup — Oct 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2026

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Policy

Wyoming Panel Weighs $25.4 Million for School Meals and Officers

Oct 21, 2026

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Business

Wisconsin Jobless Rates Fall Statewide, but Most Remain Above 2025

Oct 21, 2026

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Politics

West Virginia Opens Early Voting With New Photo-ID Rules in Effect

Oct 21, 2026

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Politics

Washington Voting Window Is Open as Oct. 26 Registration Deadline Nears

Oct 21, 2026

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Policy

Virginia Prepares Oct. 23 Rules for On-Road Dyed Diesel

Oct 21, 2026

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Policy

Vermont Motel-Shelter Screening Rules Face Legislative Scrutiny

Oct 21, 2026

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Tech

Utah Audit Finds Cybersecurity Gaps at Municipal Utilities

Oct 21, 2026

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Policy

FEMA Denies Texas Household Aid After July Floods

Oct 21, 2026

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