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- Many Republicans are opting not to seek reelection, leaving 51 House members and 12 senators departing.
- The trend mirrors the lead-up to the 2018 midterms when Democrats gained control.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has waning influence, evidenced by six Republicans voting against him on tariffs.
- Sixty-one percent disapprove of Trump's economic handling.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects federal debt could reach $64 trillion in the next decade.
