- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicked off his party's "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda in Pennsylvania, launching a bid to reclaim control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
- Jeffries said Democrats will campaign on lowering everyday costs, restoring healthcare funding, ending the war in Iran and holding President Donald Trump accountable.
- Republicans are fighting to protect their razor-thin House majority, with President Trump backing GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie as he seeks reelection in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.
- Pennsylvania is emerging as one of the biggest political battlegrounds of the midterms, with both parties pouring money and resources into key House races.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is leading a nationwide Republican fundraising push as both parties prepare for the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign contributions.
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Trump’s grip on Congress could come down to one battleground state
