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Blanche criticizes Philadelphia DA over ballroom remark
Public safetyBlanche sharply criticized the Philadelphia district attorney over a promise to blow up the White House ballroom.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 26, 2026
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Senate Democrats press Netanyahu over West Bank violence
Elections and votingSenate Democrats are raising concerns with Netanyahu about what they describe as a sharp increase in violence in the West Bank.
The Ballot National DeskAug 26, 2026
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Presidential action addresses atomic information sharing
Elections and votingA presidential determination addresses the provision of atomic information to Finland and Sweden, separate from any election or candidate campaign.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
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GOP expert flags infrequent voters after Trump mail-vote ruling
Elections and votingA Republican election-law expert said the party now has more infrequent voters, raising questions about how mail voting affects participation.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 25, 2026
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At least six states to vote on voter ID measures
Elections and votingThis year will bring the largest number of state voter ID ballot measures held in a single year, including votes in three swing states.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
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Iran vows response after US widens sanctions
Foreign policyIran said it would retaliate after the United States expanded sanctions, adding a new point of tension to the countries’ relationship.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 25, 2026
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Trump adds Iran sanctions after nearly six months of war
Foreign policyThe new sanctions extend years of U.S. economic pressure as airstrikes and negotiations have yet to produce a resolution.
The Ballot National DeskAug 25, 2026
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Certain Trading With the Enemy Act Authorities Continued
Elections and votingThe action keeps certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act in use, but its title does not specify their scope or duration.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
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What the National Space Transportation Policy Means
Elections and votingThe policy concerns the federal approach to space transportation, but its specific directives depend on the exact presidential text.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 25, 2026
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Senate Democrats seek hearing on troop strain from Iran war
Foreign policyThe request seeks Senate scrutiny of how the Iran war is affecting U.S. troops and the military’s ability to sustain its duties.
The Ballot National DeskAug 24, 2026
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Two US refueling aircraft leave Bulgaria amid Iran anger
Foreign policyThe aircraft departed after their deployment in Bulgaria drew anger from Iran, but their destination and next assignment remain unclear.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 24, 2026
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Officials question East Wing work given existing bunker
Elections and votingOfficials reportedly argue that an existing White House bunker weakens the case for renovating the East Wing to add protected space.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 24, 2026
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Trump administration increases pressure on Iran
Foreign policyThe administration is intensifying its approach toward Iran as an economic deadline described as “D-Day” arrives.
The Ballot National DeskAug 24, 2026
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Bessent to announce new economic sanctions on Iran
Foreign policyThe Trump administration is preparing new economic sanctions as Iran promises a forceful response.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 24, 2026
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Collins asks White House to weigh Canada trade-war impact
Economy and jobsCollins urged the White House to consider the “negative impact” of its trade conflict with Canada as it decides how to proceed.
The Ballot National DeskAug 23, 2026
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Trump says ballroom construction is under budget, ahead
Economy and jobsPresident Trump said White House ballroom construction is costing less than budgeted and moving faster than scheduled.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 23, 2026
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Extra duties tied to Canadian trade treatment suspended
Economy and jobsThe temporary action pauses added duties connected to Canadian treatment of U.S. commerce in alcohol, dairy products and motor vehicles.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 22, 2026
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Leavitt to join Trump-affiliated super PAC after White House exit
Elections and votingLeavitt will move from the White House to a super PAC affiliated with Trump, a change not directly tied to a specific race or election.
The Ballot National DeskAug 22, 2026
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White House insults Rosie O'Donnell over Trump, Harp jokes
Elections and votingThe White House called Rosie O'Donnell “a total slob” in response to jokes she made involving Trump and Harp.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 22, 2026
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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom work to proceed
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court has cleared the way for construction of a White House ballroom to continue.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 21, 2026
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Roberts briefly allows White House ballroom construction
Elections and votingChief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed White House ballroom construction to proceed, leaving further action to determine what happens next.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026
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Pentagon says over 750 US troops wounded in Iran war
Foreign policyThe Pentagon’s count establishes that at least 751 U.S. service members have been wounded during the Iran war.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
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Iran calls new US sanctions 'unjust'
Foreign policyIran has objected to new U.S. sanctions, describing the measures as unjust in the latest foreign-policy dispute between the two countries.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 21, 2026
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Democrats weigh three cities for 2028 convention
Elections and votingBoston, Denver and Philadelphia are the three cities under consideration for the Democratic convention in 2028.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026
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CFTC chair pledges swift action on crypto rules
Economy and jobsThe CFTC chair says the agency will act quickly on cryptocurrency rules if Congress does not pass legislation.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
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Poll finds Americans’ drinking remains at a record low
Elections and votingThe latest poll reading keeps Americans’ drinking at the lowest level recorded in the survey’s historical trend.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 21, 2026
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Iran official says U.S. economic focus signals military failure
Foreign policyA senior Iranian official rejected President Trump’s economic threats, arguing that years of U.S. sanctions have not achieved their goal.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026
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FLIPR Frames a 2026 Midterm Election Forecast
Elections and votingSilver Bulletin’s FLIPR forecast addresses the 2026 midterms without naming a specific contest, candidate or projected winner.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
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Gabbard shares update on husband’s cancer after WH exit
Elections and votingGabbard issued an emotional personal update about her husband’s cancer several months after her departure from the White House.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 21, 2026
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White House legislative liaison exits before midterms session
Elections and votingThe departure creates a personnel change in the White House’s work with Congress before the legislative session leading into the midterms.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026