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Trump says he will bar three outlets from White House
Elections and votingTrump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico would lose White House access because of coverage he considers unfavorable.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
Elections and votingTrump said he barred the three news organizations because he considered their coverage one-sided.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump says all 50 states will join Medicaid drug model
Health careThe administration says the GENEROUS model will cut Medicaid prescription drug costs, but the pricing agreements remain private.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned
Economy and jobsMS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds the morning after Trump announced the restrictions.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Capehart, Ponnuru discuss Trump moves against media
Elections and votingThe PBS discussion covered Trump’s attempt to bar media outlets from the White House and Republican frustration before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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How midterms could shift power in North Carolina
Elections and votingLegislative election results can reshape how North Carolina’s executive and legislative branches work with—or against—each other.
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Merz faces political test in two German state votes
Elections and votingTwo German states are going to the polls, putting fresh attention on Merz and the public response to his political leadership.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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ISW Assessment Is Dated September 19, 2026
Elections and votingThe Institute for the Study of War assessment concerns Russia’s offensive campaign and has no direct connection to a U.S. election.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Republicans Confront Warning Signs Ahead of Midterms
Elections and votingThe national concern comes 45 days before the midterms but is not tied to a named candidate, race or policy dispute.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump press ban leads CBS Saturday Morning’s 9/19 edition
Elections and votingThe program also examines Apple’s move into retail and features Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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ASPCA official urges Congress to pass Goldie’s Act
Elections and votingNancy Perry says weak USDA enforcement has allowed systemic abuse of dogs to continue despite the Animal Welfare Act.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters barred from White House
Elections and votingReporters from three outlets were denied entry after President Trump announced an immediate ban and criticized their coverage.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Press groups challenge White House ban on three outlets
EducationCNN, MS NOW and Politico said the White House restrictions violate their First Amendment rights and pledged to defend their journalists.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump week spans press ban, Iran war, voting and rates
Elections and votingThe administration faced pressure at home and abroad as four separate issues shaped the political week.
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Centcom says Hormuz crude traffic topped 1B barrels
Energy and environmentAdm. Brad Cooper said U.S. forces assisted more than 2,000 commercial ship transits during an exchange of strikes with Iran.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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U.S. military says Caribbean boat strike killed four
Elections and votingThe attack was the 69th U.S. military boat strike in Latin America since the Trump administration began the campaign about a year ago.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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U.S. says military escorted 1 billion barrels of oil
Energy and environmentThe operation accompanied more than 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf over the past several months.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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White House bars three outlets as midterms approach
Elections and votingPolitico, CNN and MS NOW said their journalists were denied White House access after President Trump announced a ban.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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MS NOW, CNN and Politico report White House access denials
Elections and votingThe three news organizations said their journalists were denied White House access after a ban imposed by President Donald Trump.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters blocked from White House
Elections and votingThree reporters were denied entry to the White House grounds after President Trump announced a ban on their news organizations.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
Elections and votingNewsom signed multiple laws intended to prevent election interference, with implementation determining how the new rules operate.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Berlin election ends without a clear leader yet
Elections and votingThe capital’s tense election finale has not yet produced enough confirmed information to identify the strongest entrant.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Swing-state Republican maintains distance from Trump
Elections and votingRepeated breaks with Donald Trump do not by themselves determine how the Republican will fare in the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Trump says CNN, Politico and MS NOW face White House ban
Elections and votingTrump said the three news organizations were banned from the White House immediately, a move that could face a court challenge.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Democrats seek to block U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal
Energy and environmentA congressional resolution challenges the Trump administration’s nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia over concerns about safeguards and weapons risks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections
Elections and votingVoters begin casting ballots in midterm elections that could change control of Congress, with the outcome still to be decided.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Lawmakers honor staffers who keep Congress running
Elections and votingFour lawmakers from both parties recognized aides featured on The Hill’s annual Notable Staffers list.
The Ballot National DeskSep 19, 2026
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Early voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections
Elections and votingVoting is underway in midterm elections that could change which party controls Congress.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Trump says Greenland deal secures permanent US military rights
Foreign policyThe agreement keeps Greenland under its current sovereignty while expanding US access, basing and overflight rights without an end date.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Trump says he is banning three outlets from White House
Elections and votingTrump said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, naming three news organizations in the announcement.
The Ballot National DeskSep 19, 2026