Congress’ winners and losers battle for relevance ahead of crucial 2026 midterms

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune listens to a question from a reporter following Senate votes on competing healthcare plans, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune listens to a question from a reporter following Senate votes on competing healthcare plans, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Alex Henderson
December 29, 2025 | 02:59PM ET Bank