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MEG KINNARD and JOEY CPELLETTI.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks with reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos

January 28, 2026

Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections. Concerns have grown after two people were killed by federal agents during President Donald Trump’s crackdown in Minneapolis. Although few Republicans are willing to publicly break with Trump, criticism is mounting. Congress faces a funding deadline this week, and Democrats are ready to block money for Homeland Security. Some Republicans, like Sen. Thom Tillis, are urging a change in direction. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism, with some calling for her resignation. The situation is escalating as Republicans try to navigate the political fallout.

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Texas state Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones looks through U.S. Congressional District maps during a redistricting hearing at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

July 24, 2025

The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026. Democrats are preparing to respond, with one senator promising to go “nuclear” if necessary. This multistate redistricting battle could be the first step in the fight for House control ahead of next year’s midterms. Democrats see retaking the House as their best chance to break Republicans’ hold on Congress. At Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are redrawing congressional maps to favor GOP candidates. Democrats are exploring legal options and shifting their posture to fight back.

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