ANALYSIS — From the balance of power on Capitol Hill to the early jockeying in the 2026 midterm elections, there’s no shortage of political news and nuances. So let’s run down a few hot topics.
Republicans shouldn’t take their House majority for granted
Republicans are trying to game out their House vacancies by delaying the confirmation of New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in order to preserve their narrow edge. But the recent death of Arizona Democrat Raul Grijalva just eight days after Texas Democrat Sylvester Turner died is a sad reminder about the fragility of life and the fragility of the GOP majority.
