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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Poll report gives Democrats an 8-point congressional edge
Elections and votingA new poll reported by The Hill places Democrats eight points ahead of the GOP on the congressional ballot.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 20, 2026
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Congressional ballot poll puts Democrats 8 points ahead
Elections and votingA congressional ballot poll puts Democrats eight points ahead of Republicans. The Hill did not name the pollster or report the survey’s methodology or individual party percentages.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 20, 2026