{
  "id": 15671817,
  "title": "Inside the GOP's fight to avoid a House wipeout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/inside-the-gops-fight-to-avoid-a-house-wipeout",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:03:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/19/steve-scalise-house-republicans-midterm-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is steadfast in his belief that Republicans will avoid a major House wipeout in the upcoming election, despite facing significant political headwinds. At a political gathering, Scalise emphasized that his presence in challenging districts is proof that Republicans are still on the offensive. However, outside GOP allies, including the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc., have reduced advertising spending in key races, pulling nearly $1 million away from the contests. With President Trump's approval rating at a record low of 31% and widespread dissatisfaction with the country's direction, Scalise identified 35 competitive districts, including 15 currently held by Democrats that his party believes they can flip. Scalise's allies are launching a $3.5 million get-out-the-vote and digital advertising effort to support 52 House Republicans. Scalise remains optimistic, suggesting that the GOP's strategic reallocation of resources could still benefit their candidates, even as some Senate races may prove more challenging. Despite speculation that Republicans might focus solely on retaining the Senate, Scalise is resolute in his commitment to the House race, emphasizing that house Republicans will not entertain defeat.",
  "summary": "House Majority Leader Steve Scalise won't talk about defeat, even as his outside GOP allies are pulling money anyway. Why it matters: Republicans face brutal political headwinds, but Scalise (R-La.) stands out from his fellow leaders for refusing to even contemplate losing the House. Zoom in: At an event for Republican Marty O'Donnell, who's challenging Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.), Scalise argued…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}