Will Dems secure the House majority?

Will Dems secure the House majority?

Author: Punchbowl News February 27, 2026 Duration: 10:21
At their yearly retreat, House Democrats are telling anyone who’ll listen how confident they are about winning the majority in November. Dems need to flip just three seats to take control of the House, but there are more than a few roadblocks along the path. Anna and Jake break it all down. Plus, lawmakers are bracing for action against Iran. Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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