Karl Rove warns Republicans to find a midterms message; Trump ally won't seek House re-election

Political Strategy & Midterm Elections - Republicans need a forward-looking agenda focusing on the economy and healthcare to maximize victories in 2026 [1][2] - The article mentions a trend of retirements among House Republicans, with 23 Republicans either running for higher office or not seeking re-election [3][6] - The actions and endorsements of President Trump significantly influence Republican unity and the passage of legislation [9][10][15][16] - Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are a point of contention, with potential for bipartisan agreement depending on President Trump's stance [12][15][16] Healthcare Policy - Republicans have historically struggled with healthcare policy, making it a challenging issue for them [17] - Democrats are attempting to frame healthcare as an affordability issue, which Republicans have previously campaigned on effectively [18] Congressional Ethics & Stock Trading - A bipartisan effort to ban stock trading by members of Congress is gaining momentum, supported by both Republican and Democratic leaders [19] - A poll indicates widespread public support (87%) for a stock trading ban for members of Congress [20] - Recent instances of alleged impropriety, such as Congressman Rob Breznahan's stock trades related to healthcare companies, have brought the issue to the forefront [21][22]