Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville predicted Democrats would pick up 40 seats in the 2026 midterms after the GOP-led House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump 's "One Big Beautiful Bill" this week. Newsweek reached out to the NRCC for comment via email.

Veteran strategist calls for relentless focus on the recently passed legislation, urging Democrats to expose its "stench" and counter Republican efforts with grassroots activism, warning of dire consequences for vital services and veteran support.