16 days until midterms, Trump rallies GOP as Johnson predicts Republicans will hold House

House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will retain their narrow majority after the Nov. 3 elections, even as Democrats seek to capitalize on voter frustration and growing concerns about the GOP’s control of Congress. Johnson said he sees large crowds and strong candidates on the campaign trail, comparing the current political mood to the 2024 election that gave Republicans control of Washington. “It’s not going to be a giant majority,” Johnson said. “But I genuinely believe that we will have a working majority.” Johnson is campaigning across the country to defend Republican seats, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is...