Republicans worry party won’t do enough to address costs before midterms

The Hill
by Al Weaver
February 16, 2026
Republicans worry party won’t do enough to address costs before midterms
Some Senate Republicans are warning that the party is not doing enough to address affordability heading into the midterm elections, with hopes of passing more big-ticket items this year quickly fading away. Legislating has been difficult in this Congress, with fractious Republicans holding only a narrow majority, and is only expected to slow further in…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/16/2026