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Pentagon opens state contest for new military base
EducationGovernors can pitch sites for a base of up to 25,000 service members, with schools, housing, land and local cooperation among the criteria.
The Ballot National DeskOct 2, 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
News · US
English village votes to leave UK over migrant housing plan
HousingThe local vote was a protest against a plan to house migrants in the English village.
The Ballot National DeskSep 17, 2026
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Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill
HousingTrump said he would not sign a bipartisan housing measure but stopped short of explicitly threatening a veto.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026