Tensions flared during a House GOP conference meeting on Wednesday as the group struggles to unite around a plan to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda, delaying Speaker Mike Johnson’s

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.

Speaker Mike Johnson and other House GOP leaders on Wednesday morning will discuss their plan to advance President Trump’s sprawling agenda. The press conference comes as Republican

As they try to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda, congressional Republicans face the same political risk as a generation ago: that tying together tax cuts and spending cuts will backfire.

The GOP’s ambitious plan to quickly advance President Trump’s legislative agenda is hitting an early speed bump, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) being forced to punt an initial vote on the legislation.