Trump’s grip on Washington at stake as the parties battle for House control
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- NBC News reports: “The House of Representatives is up for grabs Tuesday as Democrats try to wrest control from Republicans, who have enjoyed power in the chamber for the past four years but are facing formidable poli…”
- NYT reports: “Strategists in both parties say it is likely that Democrats will wrest back control of the House, but the battle for the Senate is more complicated.”
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- NBC News: Trump’s grip on Washington at stake as the parties battle for House control
- NYT: What to Know About the 2026 Midterm Elections and the Fight for Congress
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