Live updates: Trump to rally for GOP candidates in Alaska

Republicans clinging to razor-thin 220-215 House majority
Net loss of just three seats hands the gavel to Democrats
Current presidential approval rating sinks below 40 percent
History repeats: Midterm curse looms over incumbent party

Brief Summary

The math is brutal and the outlook is grim. Republicans are currently defending a fragile five-seat majority in the House, leaving them zero margin for error in the upcoming midterms. With the president’s approval rating dipping below the 40 percent mark, the party is tracking even worse than it did during the 2018 bloodbath.

Why This Matters

If the GOP loses control of the House, expect a total legislative gridlock that will paralyze Washington for the next two years. For you, this means an end to major policy shifts and a pivot toward endless partisan investigations and stalled agendas. Whether you want change or stability, the balance of power in Congress dictates how taxes, spending, and federal regulations will shift—or stay stuck—in your daily life.