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Trump draws GOP pushback, withdraws nominee to lead ICE
ImmigrationTrump withdrew former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer’s nomination as a Republican lawmaker criticized his immigration approach.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 18, 2026
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News · HI
House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
Foreign policyThe House approved a Russia sanctions measure promoted by the late Senator Graham, marking a new congressional action on foreign policy.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VT
Welch votes against farm bill in Senate committee
Foreign policyThe Vermont senator said the measure falls short for small farms, nutrition assistance and rural communities.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · MD
Maryland agencies asked to prepare 10% budget-cut scenario
Economy and jobsState budget officials have directed Maryland agencies to restrain spending and model a possible 10% reduction.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · MD
Two companies, supervisor indicted in Baltimore bridge crash
Economy and jobsThe indictments come as a separate billion settlement has been reached with the state of Maryland.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · WA
House cancels votes, delays Hegseth impeachment measure
Elections and votingRepublican leaders dropped Thursday’s House votes, pushing an expected impeachment measure against Pete Hegseth past the midterm elections.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 17, 2026
News · US
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
News · CA
Newsom signs phased smog exemption for classic cars
Health careSB 1392 will phase in smog-check exemptions for qualifying collector vehicles from model years 1976 through 1985.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · WI
Supreme Court keeps Wisconsin absentee voting rules in place
Elections and votingWisconsin clerks will use existing absentee-ballot procedures after the Supreme Court blocked new federal requirements for the midterms.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 17, 2026
News · AZ
Lawsuits challenge several Arizona ballot measures
Elections and votingChallenges target measures on election rules, public-sector unions, transgender students, public funding and school vouchers.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · ME
Republicans target Troy Jackson over tax vote
Economy and jobsThe dispute centers on a vote described as cutting taxes for 90% of Mainers, but it is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · ME
House passes Pingree bill targeting diesel pollution
Energy and environmentThe House approved Chellie Pingree’s measure aimed at reducing diesel pollution and protecting Maine families.
The Ballot Maine DeskSep 17, 2026
News · SC
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
Foreign policyThe measure would target Russian energy and defense interests while giving President Trump authority to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian fuel.
The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 17, 2026
News · DE
Delaware enacts Farm to Community Program
Elections and votingThe Farm to Community Program has been signed into Delaware law, moving the policy from a proposal to an enacted state program.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 17, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky appeals court orders Matt Bevin released from jail
Elections and votingThe Kentucky Court of Appeals ordered former Gov. Matt Bevin released from jail, a development not directly tied to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta mayor seeks limits on license plate reader cameras
Elections and votingThe proposal would add new guardrails for Atlanta’s use of cameras that read vehicle license plates.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
News · FL
Uthmeier announces abuse charges, details AI investigations
Public safetyFlorida’s attorney general announced five charges against a 34-year-old man and described the state’s use of AI in child predator investigations.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 17, 2026