Republicans are facing mounting pressure as their chances of holding the House begin to slip. A prolonged war, rising fuel prices, and declining approval ratings are converging into a political storm. Historically vulnerable in midterms, the president’s party now confronts added risks no strategist anticipated. With global instability persisting and voter frustration growing, time is running out. What began as a show of strength is turning into a defining electoral liability that could reshape control of Congress in November.