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Republicans Regain House in 2026 Midterms, Trump at 37%

7/21/2026

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Republicans regained control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating held at 37 percent in an Ipsos/Washington Post poll.
Democrats lead Republicans by three points for preferred congressional control and enjoy a ten-point advantage in voter enthusiasm.
A Trump associate told Axios the 2026 election will be a “hate election,” urging voters to hate Democrats more than Republicans.

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Republicans regained control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating held at 37 percent in an Ipsos/Washington Post poll.
Democrats lead Republicans by three points for preferred congressional control and enjoy a ten-point advantage in voter enthusiasm.
A Trump associate told Axios the 2026 election will be a “hate election,” urging voters to hate Democrats more than Republicans.