Nancy Pelosi predicts Democrats will retake House in 2026, backs Hakeem Jeffries as next Speaker

Nancy Pelosi expressed strong confidence that Democrats will retake the House in the 2026 midterms, backing Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker. Pelosi criticized the Republican-led Congress for yielding to President Trump and vowed Democrats would restore its independence if they regain control. Several senior Republicans and over two dozen House members plan to retire in 2026, increasing uncertainty for the GOP ahead of the elections.