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November ballot has 435 House seats, 35 Senate races
Elections and votingThe November election covers 470 congressional contests nationwide: 435 House seats and 35 Senate races.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Salazar says Trump’s immigration enforcement goes too far
ImmigrationThe Miami Republican paired criticism of deportation efforts with support for border enforcement and legal status for some longtime residents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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New House maps shift districts for about 35 million people
Elections and votingPartisan redistricting fights that began after a push by President Donald Trump have reshaped House districts across the country.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
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States prepare for possible ICE presence at polling places
ImmigrationStates are making contingency plans for the possibility that ICE agents could appear at polling locations.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Congress has not stopped the Nov. 1 clock change
Elections and votingThe Nov. 1 clock change remains in place as Congress considers the question of permanent daylight saving time.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Haredi parties plan strategy shift for 2026 elections
Elections and votingThe parties are preparing a new political approach for 2026, though the development is not tied to a named candidate or individual race.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
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Trump child-care idea divides conservatives over family aid
HousingThe unannounced proposal would extend federal child-care aid to some married households with a parent caring for children at home.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Eisenkot leads poll average as Netanyahu closes gap
Elections and votingYashar averaged 22.2 seats across five polls, compared with Likud’s 21.2, while the Netanyahu-led bloc held a thin but inconclusive edge.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Trump administration grants Iranian officials restricted UN visas
ImmigrationIran’s president and foreign minister may attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York, but their delegation will face travel and shopping limits.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
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House moves to leave without Hegseth impeachment vote
Elections and votingThe House moved toward departure without voting on whether to impeach Hegseth, leaving the chamber without a decision.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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White House withdraws Richard Schroyer's ICE nomination
ImmigrationThe nomination was pulled after it stalled in a Senate committee amid a request for details about shootings involving federal agents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Trump to host Burgum, outdoorsmen at Rose Garden
Elections and votingTrump is expected to speak and sign two executive orders addressing Biden-era restrictions on U.S. land during Thursday’s event.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Watch live: Senate expected to vote on College Sports Act
Elections and votingThe College Sports Act would advance to the House if it receives Senate approval.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Salazar says Trump immigration enforcement went too far
ImmigrationThe Florida Republican said Hispanic voters who backed Trump in 2024 feel betrayed and challenged the scope of July immigration arrests.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Senators fault Pentagon briefing on Iran and defense plan
Foreign policyLawmakers in both parties said Elbridge Colby did not give clear answers about the Iran war or the administration’s defense strategy.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
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House backs permanent federal fraud enforcement division
Elections and votingThe House voted 352-72 to codify a Justice Department fraud division created by the Trump administration.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Senate Democrats seek full accounting of Iran war costs
Foreign policyForty-six senators want the Pentagon to detail war expenses as Congress considers a billion request for additional funding.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Sununu targets Pappas record in New Hampshire Senate race
Elections and votingThe Republican nominee is making highway funding central to his case against the four-term Democratic congressman.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Conservative group offers Republicans an affordability agenda
Health careThe plan lists more than 100 proposals covering housing, energy, food and health care before the 2026 midterms.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Trump criticizes Fed rate hike, backs Chairman Kevin Warsh
Economy and jobsTrump criticized the Federal Reserve board’s interest-rate increase while expressing confidence in Chairman Kevin Warsh.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Cuban official says Havana remains willing to talk to U.S.
Energy and environmentCuba’s deputy foreign minister says Havana is open to talks as U.S. pressure contributes to blackouts and shortages across the island.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after procedure
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff underwent a procedure related to her breast cancer diagnosis and returned to work soon afterward.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Roll Call examines Trump’s GOP midterm convention
Elections and votingJohn T. Bennett recounts traveling with the White House press pool to a two-day Republican gathering in Dallas.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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The 12 Senate races at the center of the control fight
Elections and votingMore than a dozen Senate races are competitive, with Republicans defending most of the 12 seats central to the fight for control.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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FAA to assess Trump’s proposed arch near busy D.C. runway
Elections and votingIndependent experts have concerns about the 250-foot arch, while the FAA will decide whether its location poses an aviation hazard.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Seven House Republicans back call to end Iran war
Foreign policyA symbolic House vote and Vice President Vance’s midterm appeal reveal disagreement among Republicans over the Iran war.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Epstein committee holds Leon Black in contempt
Elections and votingLeon Black refused to appear for a deposition, leaving the Justice Department to decide whether to pursue criminal charges.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Peter Navarro calls Fed rate increase a bad decision
Elections and votingThe White House adviser criticized a unanimous Federal Reserve vote to raise its benchmark interest-rate range.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Morocco’s 2026 election puts political trust in focus
Elections and votingThe election will test whether Moroccans see political participation as meaningful and choose to engage in the process.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Poll finds more Americans expect AI to harm environment
Elections and votingAn AP-NORC survey found 47% expect artificial intelligence to hurt the environment more than help it over the next decade.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026