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It’s looking more likely that Republicans could lose the House in November, and Democrats are already planning their opening moves against the GOP if that happens.
Why it matters: The 2016 election gave Republicans the power to pass their agenda easily, from cutting taxes to cracking down on immigration. But a Democratic House would be able to stop them in their tracks. Democrats need to win 23 seats to take the majority in the House.