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House votes to fund government through midterm elections
Elections and votingThe House approved continued government funding covering the period through the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Ed Markey declares victory in Massachusetts Senate primary
Elections and votingThe Democratic senator from Massachusetts declared victory in a U.S. Senate primary, with C-SPAN carrying the announcement.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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Russia sanctions measure stalls again in the House
Foreign policyHouse obstacles have stopped a Russia sanctions measure from advancing, leaving its route through Congress unresolved.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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Presidential Document Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America
Elections and votingThe action pairs a new American name for Lake Ontario with a broader recognition of the Great Lakes’ place in U.S. history.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Election Interference National Emergency Continues
Elections and votingThe federal action keeps in place a national emergency concerning foreign interference and public confidence in U.S. elections.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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Trump’s data center support tests Republicans before midterms
Elections and votingRepublicans face a conflict between voter views on data centers and President Donald Trump’s AI agenda as the midterm elections approach.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
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White House gives new details on Venezuela agreement
Foreign policyThe administration has expanded its public account of an agreement involving Venezuela, with implementation now the central question.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 1, 2026
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White House plans first press briefing in over 40 days
Elections and votingThe planned event will restore the formal White House briefing format after a pause lasting more than 40 days.
The Ballot National DeskSep 1, 2026
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US strikes IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on US forces
Foreign policyThe United States carried out strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran, describing the military action as a response to attacks on American forces.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
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Trump to meet energy executives as House plans vote
Energy and environmentTrump will meet with oil and gas executives while the House prepares to vote on a shutdown bill.
The Ballot National DeskSep 1, 2026
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Vance courts Jewish voters amid Democratic Israel dispute
Foreign policyVance is reaching out to Jewish voters where Democratic disagreements over Israel have become a prominent political issue.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
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Divided Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work proceed
Elections and votingThe justices split over a ruling that permits construction of a White House ballroom to move forward.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026
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Jeffries raises concerns about Senate Russia sanctions bill
Foreign policyJeffries expressed “serious concerns” about a Russia sanctions measure after it passed the Senate and moved into the next stage of the legislative process.
The Ballot National DeskAug 31, 2026
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Iran attacks Jordan and UAE after US strike
Foreign policyIran’s retaliation for a US strike has brought Jordan and the United Arab Emirates into the latest round of regional attacks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
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House returns for shutdown bill amid US strikes in Iran
Foreign policyThe House returns to a shutdown-related bill while the US carries out strikes in Iran and a report details warnings made to Hegseth.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026
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Pentagon dispute follows classified leak on Iran war dissent
Foreign policyThe disclosure raises separate questions about internal debate over Iran and the handling of classified information.
The Ballot National DeskAug 31, 2026
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Venezuela oil deal will not cut U.S. gas prices
Energy and environmentThe Trump administration announced a majority U.S. stake in developing Venezuela’s oil reserves, but energy experts urge skepticism.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
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House returns with funding extension first on agenda
Elections and votingThe House has one week in session to address a bill that would extend government funding past the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026
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Leavitt to leave the White House, with next step unclear
Elections and votingLeavitt is departing the White House, but the timing, reason and details of her next role have not been announced.
The Ballot National DeskAug 29, 2026
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Congress should set guardrails for new nuclear doctrine
Foreign policyThe Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine calls for clear limits, regular review and a public accounting from Congress.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
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Talarico talks health care as Democrats split on Harris
Health careTalarico spoke with ally Mark Cuban about health care as campaigning Democrats took different approaches to Harris endorsements.
The Ballot National DeskAug 29, 2026
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No federal policy action identified
Elections and votingNo presidential document, Federal Register notice or other primary record is identified for this development.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
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Abbey Gate Attack Reaches Fifth Anniversary
Elections and votingThe milestone marks five years since the attack at Abbey Gate and centers on remembrance rather than an election or campaign.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 29, 2026
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National emergency declared over bulk-power system security
Elections and votingThe action places security of the United States bulk-power system under a national emergency declaration.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
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Democrats plan for possible Trump midterm interference
Elections and votingA Democratic task force is considering possible disruptions involving Trump before the midterms, drawing lessons from the Jan. 6 attack.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 28, 2026
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Presidential Document Honors Dolly Parton’s Memory
Elections and votingA presidential document marks a federal act of remembrance for Dolly Parton, separate from any election or campaign.
The Ballot National DeskAug 28, 2026
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Trump directs federal use of Lake America for Lake Ontario
Economy and jobsThe executive order directs the federal government to replace the name Lake Ontario with Lake America amid a growing trade dispute with Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 27, 2026
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Trump trade official warns Canada against further retaliation
Economy and jobsA Trump administration trade representative said the United States would respond if Canada takes further retaliatory action.
The Ballot National DeskAug 27, 2026
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Russia sanctions bill raises questions about its target
Foreign policyThe case against the proposal depends on whom it would penalize, what conduct it addresses and how closely those choices match its stated goal.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 27, 2026
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Tariffs and export controls face setbacks
Economy and jobsThe Trump administration’s two main economic security tools are both running into problems at the same time.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 27, 2026