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Ossoff and Collins put routine work in reelection pitches
Economy and jobsJon Ossoff and Susan Collins are highlighting day-to-day job performance as they make their cases for reelection.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
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128 Republican lawmakers seek Planned Parenthood funding review
Economy and jobsThe lawmakers asked the HHS inspector general to examine federal money received by Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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House Republicans vote to undo Trump’s Canada tariffs
Economy and jobsThe vote put House Republicans at odds with President Donald Trump over tariffs targeting Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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September adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises
Economy and jobsThe final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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What September’s hiring slowdown says about the economy
Economy and jobsEmployers added 29,000 jobs in September, raising questions about consumer prices, interest rates and economic conditions before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Poll finds most Americans blame Trump for high prices
Economy and jobsAn AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s economic approval at a new low as most Americans hold him responsible for high prices.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 2, 2026
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House forecast shifts narrow Republican pickup opportunities
Economy and jobsForecasters are moving House races away from Republicans, though the party still has opportunities to capture Democratic-held seats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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White House drops CNN from pool for Trump trip
Economy and jobsCNN had been assigned to travel aboard Air Force One and provide shared coverage of President Donald Trump’s visits to Texas and Oklahoma.
The Ballot National DeskOct 1, 2026
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Trump faults GOP messaging on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump said he and Republicans have not effectively promoted what he describes as their economic achievements.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
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Thune says taxpayers should not fund Trump message ads
Economy and jobsThe Senate majority leader said he likes the ads’ message but objects to using public money to promote it.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
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Senate Republicans object to Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsGOP senators support Trump’s political message but object to using public money for ads that promote him.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Trump administration lowers fuel economy requirements
Economy and jobsThe new rule targets a 34.9 mpg fleetwide average for model year 2031, replacing a Biden-era projection of 50.4 mpg.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
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Ex-White House ethics lawyer questions taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsRichard Painter said using public money for television ads promoting President Trump could amount to an impeachable offense.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Tax and pop culture mark National and Labour launches
Economy and jobsNational and Labour opened their campaigns with contrasting references to tax, anime and blunt political language.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Trump administration airs 2024 campaign ad as public message
Economy and jobsA Trump campaign ad from 2024 is now airing through taxpayer-funded administration messaging focused on the economy and jobs.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Trump touts financial figures and attacks media coverage
Economy and jobsThe president claimed record financial performance while accusing news organizations of refusing to report it.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Trump approval falls to new lows in recent polls
Economy and jobsDeclining Republican support and negative views of the economy are weighing on Trump’s approval weeks before the midterms.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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Democrats seek hearings after USS Lincoln suicide attempts
Economy and jobsTwo lawmakers want congressional hearings after the Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts during the strike group’s extended deployment.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Former Kennedy Center staff dispute repair timeline
Economy and jobsA letter to Congress says Kennedy Center leaders stopped planned waterproofing work months before leaks were cited in the venue’s closure.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump says new fuel standards end Biden-era EV rule
Economy and jobsTrump said revised fuel economy standards eliminate a Biden-era policy designed to move automakers toward electric vehicles.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump, Xi agree to create AI safety channel
Economy and jobsThe U.S. and China also moved forward with military crisis contacts, trade discussions and a two-month extension of their trade truce.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Diesel price spike puts pressure on businesses and Trump
Economy and jobsRising diesel prices are straining businesses as Republican lawmakers press President Trump to consider banning diesel exports.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Trump hosts China’s Xi for White House state dinner
Economy and jobsThe leaders met as the United States and China extended a tariff pause and continued competing over advanced artificial intelligence.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned
Economy and jobsMS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds the morning after Trump announced the restrictions.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump criticizes Fed rate hike, backs Chairman Kevin Warsh
Economy and jobsTrump criticized the Federal Reserve board’s interest-rate increase while expressing confidence in Chairman Kevin Warsh.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after procedure
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff underwent a procedure related to her breast cancer diagnosis and returned to work soon afterward.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after biopsy
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff said biopsy results were clear following a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Warsh says Federal Reserve is closely watching AI
Economy and jobsThe Fed chair said the central bank is following fast-changing AI models as its rate-setting committee raised interest rates by a quarter point.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Why Donald Trump has a Joe Biden problem on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump’s 2024 criticism of Biden created a standard that now puts household costs, not just national job figures, at the center of his economic message.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 16, 2026
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U.S. Changes Canadian Products Covered by Added Duties
Economy and jobsThe federal action revises the Canadian goods covered by added U.S. duties tied to a dispute involving alcoholic beverages.
The Ballot National DeskSep 12, 2026