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Cruz hears jeers while promoting college sports bill
EducationCruz faced jeers on ESPN’s College GameDay while advocating for a Senate proposal concerning college sports.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 14, 2026
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How to assess 10 White House claims about Democrats
Energy and environmentEach White House assertion must be checked separately against legislation, official actions, data and the full context of public remarks.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 2026
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House passes temporary funding bill ahead of election
Elections and votingThe House approved a short-term measure intended to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
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House passes bill aimed at preventing government shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved a government funding measure intended to prevent a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
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House passes temporary bill aimed at preventing shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved short-term federal funding intended to prevent a government shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
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Jeffries raises concerns about Senate Russia sanctions bill
Foreign policyJeffries expressed “serious concerns” about a Russia sanctions measure after it passed the Senate and moved into the next stage of the legislative process.
The Ballot National DeskAug 31, 2026
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House returns with funding extension first on agenda
Elections and votingThe House has one week in session to address a bill that would extend government funding past the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 31, 2026
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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
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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
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CFTC chair pledges swift action on crypto rules
Economy and jobsThe CFTC chair says the agency will act quickly on cryptocurrency rules if Congress does not pass legislation.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026