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US Congress heads into recess amid midterm election campaigning

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As the US Congress heads into a summer recess, lawmakers are preparing for midterm elections. Democrats acknowledge the difficulty of campaigning on Congress's performance, with one representative suggesting a focus on individual achievements. Republicans, however, express optimism about their productivity, citing tax cuts and spending reforms. House Speaker Mike Johnson is confident in retaining and expanding the Republican majority, while Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans a campaign to challenge Republican control and investigate the Trump administration. AI

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US Congress heads into recess amid midterm election campaigning

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press ·

    After Trump launched war on Iran, hiked inflation through tariffs, Johnson labels election ‘common sense vs. communism’

    House leaders sent lawmakers home for&#160;summer campaigning&#160;after one of the&#160;rockiest sessions&#160;in recent memory as voters decide which party to put in power in Congress for the remainder of&#160;President Donald Trump&#8217;s&#160;term. For those seeking to stay …

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