Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after winning California’s 1st District special election, NBC News projects.

Who will win the House and Senate? New midterm polls show shifting momentum as voters weigh the economy, approval ratings and control of Congress.

Republicans have gained an advantage in a national congressional redistricting battle among states ahead of the midterm elections

Even as some races shift in favor of Democrats, President Donald Trump has maintained his power, landing key primary-related wins.

Thanks to Trump-initiated gerrymandering and two huge court decisions, Democrats need to overperform to flip the House in 2026.

House Republicans aren’t having the best luck seeking higher office. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and President Donald Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra of Iowa both lost gubernatorial primaries this week, joining statewide primary losers Buddy Carter in Georgia and Wesley Hunt and Chip Roy in Texas. Those losses may multiply.

Newt Gingrich on "Pod Force One" said Democrats are open to a potential collapse on a scale they can't imagine, likening the party to George McGovern. FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NEWT GINGRICH: Well,