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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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News · US
Congress should set guardrails for new nuclear doctrine
Foreign policyThe Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine calls for clear limits, regular review and a public accounting from Congress.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
News · US
Talarico talks health care as Democrats split on Harris
Health careTalarico spoke with ally Mark Cuban about health care as campaigning Democrats took different approaches to Harris endorsements.
The Ballot National DeskAug 29, 2026
News · AK
Democratic candidate suspends Alaska governor campaign
Elections and votingA Democratic candidate has paused campaigning for Alaska governor, changing the field as the election process continues.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
Trump directs federal use of Lake America for Lake Ontario
Economy and jobsThe executive order directs the federal government to replace the name Lake Ontario with Lake America amid a growing trade dispute with Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 27, 2026
News · TX
Poll puts Talarico ahead of Paxton, Abbott ahead of Hinojosa
Elections and votingThe survey shows different leaders in two Texas matchups, but polling remains a snapshot rather than an election result.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskAug 27, 2026
News · US
Trump trade official warns Canada against further retaliation
Economy and jobsA Trump administration trade representative said the United States would respond if Canada takes further retaliatory action.
The Ballot National DeskAug 27, 2026
News · US
Russia sanctions bill raises questions about its target
Foreign policyThe case against the proposal depends on whom it would penalize, what conduct it addresses and how closely those choices match its stated goal.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 27, 2026
News · US
Tariffs and export controls face setbacks
Economy and jobsThe Trump administration’s two main economic security tools are both running into problems at the same time.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 27, 2026
News · GA
Ossoff’s poll strength raises his profile among Democrats
Foreign policyThe Georgia senator’s steady polling lead has challenged expectations of vulnerability and fueled attention around a possible role in 2028.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskAug 27, 2026
News · ME
Maine Republican governor nominee asks for ICE at polls
Elections and votingThe Republican nominee for Maine governor has requested an ICE presence at polling places during the midterm elections.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
News · MD
Judge blocks Democratic redistricting push in Maryland
Elections and votingA judicial ruling has stopped a Democratic effort to change Maryland’s electoral district boundaries from advancing as proposed.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskAug 26, 2026
News · US
Blanche criticizes Philadelphia DA over ballroom remark
Public safetyBlanche sharply criticized the Philadelphia district attorney over a promise to blow up the White House ballroom.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 26, 2026
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · SC
Graham wins GOP nod in South Carolina Senate runoff
Elections and votingGraham secured the Republican nomination in a runoff for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by his late brother.
The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
News · OK
Democratic socialist wins Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
Elections and votingThe runoff victory gives a democratic socialist candidate the party nomination for an Oklahoma Senate seat.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskAug 26, 2026
News · OK
Live results in Oklahoma governor’s primary runoff
Elections and votingOklahoma’s governor primary runoff is being counted as Trump seeks a favorable outcome in the contest.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
News · GA
Georgia holds runoff for David Scott’s U.S. House seat
Elections and votingGeorgia voters are deciding a special election runoff for the U.S. House seat associated with David Scott.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskAug 25, 2026
News · US
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
News · SC
DOJ to monitor Charleston sites during primary runoff
Elections and votingThe Justice Department plans to monitor polling sites in Charleston during a South Carolina primary runoff.
The Ballot South Carolina DeskAug 25, 2026
News · US
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
News · PA
Poll: Pa. Republicans view Fetterman more favorably
Foreign policyThe poll places John Fetterman ahead of a Republican senator on favorability among Pennsylvania Republicans, The Hill reported.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
News · US
Iran vows response after US widens sanctions
Foreign policyIran said it would retaliate after the United States expanded sanctions, adding a new point of tension to the countries’ relationship.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 25, 2026
News · US
Trump adds Iran sanctions after nearly six months of war
Foreign policyThe new sanctions extend years of U.S. economic pressure as airstrikes and negotiations have yet to produce a resolution.
The Ballot National DeskAug 25, 2026