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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Inside Trump’s plan to help Republicans keep the House in 2026 – and stave off more impeachment hearings

President Donald Trump is already looking ahead to the November 2026 midterm elections, with one eye on how Republicans can maintain or extend their current majority in the House of Representatives.

The GOP currently has a 220 to 212 seat advantage over the Democrats, a narrow margin that means that if only a handful of Republican rebels join the opposition in rejecting a particular bill, it is prevented from passing.

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