GOP Majority Anxiety

House Republicans grow increasingly anxious about losing their majority amid falling approval ratings.

A growing number of House Republicans are concerned that their chances of winning the House majority are dwindling, with President Donald Trump's approval ratings plummeting. The House GOP is considering pulling money from once-competitive races such as Iowa, New Jersey, and Nebraska. However, Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident that he can retain the House and is not taking any seats off his board. The GOP's strategy is to limit Democrats to the slimmest majority possible in order to make governing difficult for potential House speaker Hakeem Jeffries. The rising anxiety among Republicans reflects a grim national environment, with Senate Republicans forced on defense in red seats like Kansas. However there is growing concern about protecting parts of the country that haven't elected Democrats in decades.

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