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Fernandes Discusses Re-Election Campaign on WATD
Elections and votingFernandes spoke about a re-election campaign on WATD 95.9 FM, with no specific race, election or policy platform identified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Susie Wiles describes cancer treatment while leading White House
Energy and environmentTrump’s chief of staff said chemotherapy affected her stamina, movement and focus as she continued overseeing White House staff.
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Trump, Anthropic CEO set for private White House dinner
Elections and votingDario Amodei will meet President Donald Trump after raising concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
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White House airs government-funded ad featuring Trump
Elections and votingThe latest government-funded White House ad features Trump warning of a “final battle,” with no specific race or election directly linked.
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Cascadia congressional votes for Sept. 21-25, 2026
Elections and votingThe item is framed as a regional congressional voting roundup, but it identifies no specific roll calls or lawmakers’ positions.
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Data center opposition confronts El-Sayed and Rogers
Elections and votingVoter opposition to data centers is pressing El-Sayed and Rogers to clarify their views during the Senate race.
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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.
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Refugee measure faces Sept. 30 renewal deadline
ImmigrationCongress must consider the Lautenberg Amendment as critics press the Trump administration to restore processing for Iranian religious minorities.
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Face the Nation features Iran and midterm election interviews
Elections and votingThe Sept. 27 program includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Jim Himes.
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Former college athletes take part in Senate sports debate
Foreign policyThe Protect College Sports Act is nearing Senate passage as former college athletes serving in both parties take part in the debate.
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Senate Democrats question Kennedy over vaccine lawsuit
Health careSenate Democrats are examining whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pursued a workaround to an ethics agreement.
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House incumbent cash advantages are not identified
Elections and votingNo incumbents, districts, campaign balances or filing periods are identified for comparing the tightest U.S. House races.
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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.
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Democratic candidates put Christian faith at campaign center
Elections and votingSeveral Democrats are making Christian faith a central campaign message in an uncommon approach for their party this midterm cycle.
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Ocasio-Cortez shifts attention from 2028 to 2026
Elections and votingOcasio-Cortez played down questions about 2028 and directed attention toward the elections scheduled for 2026.
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Nicki Minaj urges young voters to back Republicans in 2026
Elections and votingThe rapper called for participation in the Nov. 3 midterms and said she has made supporting President Donald Trump a personal mission.
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No city fundraising leader identified in Santa Cruz County
Elections and votingA valid 2026 fundraising ranking requires candidate filings covering the same period and using the same financial measure.
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Impeachment pressure tests Democrats’ focus on costs
Energy and environmentA new impeachment push against President Donald Trump could compete with House Democrats’ message on food, fuel and household expenses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2026 Campaign Signs Appear on Rover Boulevard
Elections and votingCampaign signs are emerging along Rover Boulevard in White Rock as political activity for the 2026 season becomes more visible.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 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.
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Palm Beach County pauses large data center applications
HousingCommissioners approved a one-year moratorium while the county reviews environmental, noise and utility concerns tied to large facilities.
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Ocasio-Cortez shifts focus from 2028 talk to 2026
Elections and votingOcasio-Cortez played down speculation about 2028 and directed attention toward the elections scheduled for 2026.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump rejects Iran proposal as GOP looks to Congress
Foreign policyTrump declined Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause military operations as Republicans focused on retaining Congress.
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Y Combinator PAC Backs 66 Campaign Committees
Foreign policyY Combinator’s new political action committee has backed 66 campaign committees, expanding the startup organization’s role in politics.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump invokes national security to defend White House media ban
Elections and votingTrump first tied the exclusion of three news organizations to their reporting, then added national security as a justification days later.
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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.
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House Democrats plan broad Trump administration oversight
Elections and votingHouse Democrats intend wide scrutiny of the Trump administration while keeping impeachment among the actions they could consider.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026