House Republicans reported “very positive developments” after a marathon meeting at the White House on Thursday focused on passing President Trump’s legislative agenda, predicting that the chamber

House Republicans are looking to defy history and grow their ranks in 2026 with a little help from Donald Trump—and his MAGA base. The head of the House GOP campaign strategy insists the traditional midterm backlash against the party that controls the White House won’t be a factor in the 2026 midterm elections.

Republicans will attempt a tax and spending bill that will not require substantial budget cuts, but there may be serious math problems ahead.