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White House faces mifepristone test
Elections and votingThe White House faces a new test involving mifepristone, with no election or candidate race directly tied to the development.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 6, 2026
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Data centers become a bipartisan midterm campaign target
Elections and votingDemocrats and Republicans are spending millions on ads criticizing data centers as public protests over AI facilities continue.
The Ballot National DeskSep 5, 2026
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Tetris raises copyright concern over White House game
Elections and votingTetris says the White House’s “Build the Wall” game may infringe its copyright, raising questions about the game’s design and authorization.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 5, 2026
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Four House Democrats plan Dallas RNC counterprogramming
Elections and votingFour Democratic House members are heading to Dallas to offer a competing political message during RNC activity in the city.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 4, 2026
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White House adds Trump-themed classic games to website
Elections and votingThe White House has placed Trump-styled versions of classic video games on its website ahead of the midterm elections.
The Ballot National DeskSep 4, 2026
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Democrats weigh socialism concerns among Hispanic voters
Elections and votingThe concern focuses on whether association with socialism could weaken Democratic support among Hispanic voters.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 4, 2026
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Administration to miss deadline for state eligibility lists
Elections and votingThe Trump administration still plans lists of voting-eligible adult citizens in every state, but they will not be ready by its deadline.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 4, 2026
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Leon Black contests House subpoenas in Epstein inquiry
Elections and votingThe billionaire investor has not complied with a demand to testify and is challenging the House Oversight Committee’s authority to obtain nondisclosure agreements.
The Ballot National DeskSep 4, 2026
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House Democrat: Pentagon sought NIH funds for defense
Foreign policyThe top House Appropriations Democrat said the Pentagon pursued NIH money for a defense purpose, but did not say the money was transferred.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 4, 2026
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Trump asks Supreme Court to unblock USPS voting plan
Elections and votingThe administration wants the justices to remove a temporary block on a Postal Service plan affecting mail-in voting in the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 2026
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How to assess 10 White House claims about Democrats
Energy and environmentEach White House assertion must be checked separately against legislation, official actions, data and the full context of public remarks.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 2026
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Vance to lead White House briefing as House nears recess
Elections and votingVice President Vance will lead the first White House press briefing in weeks as the House finishes work before its next recess.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 3, 2026
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Former NSC director weighs Trump Venezuela oil plan
Energy and environmentBenjamin Gedan discussed whether the Trump administration’s plan for Venezuelan oil can be put into practice.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 2026
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Democrats press Homeland Security for election security funds
Elections and votingDemocratic lawmakers say federal support is urgently needed to help state and local election officials address digital threats before the midterms.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 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
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Vance to hold first White House briefing in over 40 days
Elections and votingVice President JD Vance will take part in the first White House press briefing in more than 40 days.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 2026
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Protect Our Care focuses effort on 29 House Republicans
Elections and votingProtect Our Care is directing an initiative at 29 Republican House members, without linking the effort to a specific election.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 2026
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House Republicans question Trump trade official on beef, Canada
Economy and jobsHouse Republicans pressed a Trump trade official over beef imports and trade matters involving Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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House passes temporary funding bill ahead of election
Elections and votingThe House approved a short-term measure intended to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Battleground Republicans await Trump campaign spending
Elections and votingRepublicans in competitive contests are still waiting for Donald Trump to direct campaign money their way as elections approach.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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Trump plans meeting with vulnerable GOP lawmakers
Elections and votingTrump will host a group of Republican lawmakers described as politically vulnerable at the White House.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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House Democrats confront fallout after unexpected defections
Elections and votingUnexpected defections have created an internal challenge for House Democrats, separate from any candidate race or election result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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House passes bill aimed at preventing government shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved a government funding measure intended to prevent a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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Lawyer warns USPS plan could delay mail ballots
Elections and votingA whistleblower’s lawyer says a new verification rule and rushed online system could slow delivery of mail ballots to eligible voters.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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House condemns socialism as 8 Democrats join Republicans
Elections and votingThe House voted to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats joining Republicans on the measure.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Markey defeats Moulton in Democratic US Senate primary
Elections and votingMarkey won the Democratic primary contest against Moulton for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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Election trust takes focus in Arizona secretary race
Elections and votingVoters’ views of election safety and security could become a defining issue in Arizona’s contest for secretary of state.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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What could halt a White House ballroom project?
Elections and votingWhether the ballroom can be stopped depends on its formal status, funding, legal requirements and who has authority over each step.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Garrity and Shapiro LGBTQ positions are not established
Elections and votingNeither candidate has a documented LGBTQ-rights platform that can be fairly characterized in the 2026 Pennsylvania governor contest.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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House passes temporary bill aimed at preventing shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved short-term federal funding intended to prevent a government shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026