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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

1. Army Identifies Fallen Service Member in Middle East Operations

The U.S. Army identified Captain Bianca C. Wilkerson as the nineteenth military service member to die in connection with Middle East operations. Officials confirmed the 37-year-old soldier passed away following a non-combat medical emergency during an overseas deployment flight. Wilkerson was posthumously promoted to major as military authorities continue investigating the incident.

2. Senate Democrats Challenge Homeland Security Ad Spending

Senate Democrats accused the Department of Homeland Security of illegally spending $20…

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