Why Republicans are bullish on holding the House

Published July 23, 2026 12:33pm ET | Updated July 23, 2026 12:33pm ET



Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets. We take a dive into the latest generic polling ahead of the midterm elections, which suggests not all is lost for Republicans. Plus, we delve into our favorite United Nations conspiracy theory, and wonder whether the president is fonder of the New York Mets than he lets on…

You might have to squint, but could there be some good news for Republicans trying to hold on to the House of Representatives?

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