US EditionCNN: With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Republicans worry about weak special-election margins and urge a focus on health care affordability and the economy to strengthen their 2026 election prospects.
- On December 3, 2025, Republican lawmakers and top strategists urged a midterms pivot to the economy and affordability as President Donald Trump focused abroad, after a Tennessee special election narrowed to a nine-point GOP win.
- Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire on December 31, threatening to spike health care premiums for tens of millions of people, while Republican lawmakers worry the party lacks a clear domestic agenda as President Donald Trump focuses abroad.
- House Republicans say they will prioritize an economy-focused policy agenda in 2026, as Thune emphasized the need to sharpen the party's message for next year's midterms.
- Speaker Mike Johnson brushed off signals, telling reporters `I'm not concerned at all`, as lawmakers urge a deal to avert Obamacare subsidy cliff and Hawley pushes a $25,000 medical deduction.
- Amid internal debate, Republican leaders said they need strong candidates, good messaging, and resources next year, while Sen. Josh Hawley urged centering affordability and a $25,000 medical-expense deduction.
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With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
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