Trump Signs Bill Averting Government Shutdown Ahead of Midterm Elections
Sep 4, 2026
The continuing resolution funds federal agencies through December 11, pushing a larger spending battle until after November’s midterm elections. President Donald Trump has signed a short-term government funding bill into law, avoiding a shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections. The continuing
Election Calendar 101: Key Dates That Shape the U.S. Voting Cycle
Aug 24, 2026
Following American elections is much easier once the underlying calendar makes sense. Between primaries, caucuses, and the general election, the U.S. voting cycle unfolds through a series of distinct stages spread across the calendar year and, in presidential years, well over a year