4 fights Congress faces before the midterms
Politics,US Congress,Midterm Elections,Government,FISA,SAVE America Act,Voting,Defense And Security,Federal Spending,Government Funding,2026 Midterm Elections
As you'll remember from previous editions, Republicans are approaching a crucial moment. They're heading into a midterm election where the odds historically trend against the majority party, and internal fighting has been flaring and stalling progress.
The last two weeks in the House, Republican leaders have been forced to cancel votes and abandon plans to move on must-pass legislation. That's because there is growing unrest among key factions within the party — and it could threaten their standing heading into an already-consequential election cycle...
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