Capitol Chaos and Midterm Battles | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Capitol Hill’s wild session is winding down as lawmakers head home for summer, each scrambling to sell their record—or lack thereof—to voters ahead of midterms. Freshmen struggle to point to big wins, focusing instead on local accomplishments, while others tout tax cuts and border security as proof of productivity. With history showing the president’s party usually loses ground in midterms, both sides are gearing up for a brutal campaign. Control of Congress means control of the national agenda, and with House races tightening, every vote counts. One side pushes for budget cuts and alignment…