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Pentagon opens state contest for new military base
EducationGovernors can pitch sites for a base of up to 25,000 service members, with schools, housing, land and local cooperation among the criteria.
The Ballot National DeskOct 2, 2026
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Trump challenges press corps and approved spending
EducationPresident Trump is fighting with some White House reporters while seeking to claw back approved for health and education.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Colleges face a duty to support military students
EducationRecord U.S. military recruitment is renewing attention on how colleges serve military members and veterans seeking educational opportunity.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Journalists win Congressional Women’s Softball Game 22-16
EducationThe Bad News Babes defeated Team Congress at Audi Field as the annual charity game raised more than.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
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Press groups challenge White House ban on three outlets
EducationCNN, MS NOW and Politico said the White House restrictions violate their First Amendment rights and pledged to defend their journalists.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Poll finds bipartisan concern about AI’s environmental effects
EducationAmericans’ concern about artificial intelligence’s environmental effects has grown over the past year, a national poll found.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Trump ties Kennedy Center renovation to naming fight
EducationA court has temporarily blocked Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade as its board plans a two-year closure for renovations.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Three takeaways from Trump health nominees’ Senate hearing
EducationA Senate panel reviewed three Trump health nominees in a restrained hearing that included his third choice for surgeon general.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Cruz hears jeers while promoting college sports bill
EducationCruz faced jeers on ESPN’s College GameDay while advocating for a Senate proposal concerning college sports.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 14, 2026
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For younger Americans, 9/11 remembrance turns to education
EducationA planned Pentagon visitor center will teach the history and human impact of the attacks to people who do not remember them.
The Ballot National DeskSep 14, 2026
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Presidential Document Establishes U.S. Space Academy
EducationThe action creates the United States Space Academy, while its programs, leadership and operating timetable await implementation details.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 3, 2026