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GOP in grinding push to break Democrats’ hold on Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., participates in a debate against Republican challenger Joseph Pinion, hosted by Spectrum News 1, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, Pool)

Supporters cheer as a video screen announces Sen. Chuck Schumer as the projected winner, during the election-night party for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., waves as he arrives to speak at an election event, early Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks at an election event, early Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington, as Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, left, and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., listen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks at an election event, early Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

GOP in grinding push to break Democrats’ hold on Congress