<h1>Democrats need three House seats to regain control and counter administration's sweeping budget package</h1> A sweeping budget-and-policy package passed by the current administration is shaping the 2026 midterm House elections. Democrats need three seats to regain control and counter the administration's agenda. The legislation includes tax cuts, immigration enforcement funding, and social safety net restrictions. Democrats criticize health insurance rollbacks and middle-class cost increases, while Republicans highlight tax relief and work requirements. Key battleground districts span California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The Congressional Budget Office estimates 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 under the law. Both parties are actively recruiting candidates for competitive races.