Second Democrat death strengthens Republican majority in House

Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva died on Thursday at age 77 after battling lung cancer. His death follows the recent passing of Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, further reducing the Democratic presence in the House. With these two deaths, Republicans now hold a 218-213 majority in the House. This shift makes it more challenging for Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. Grijalva had been receiving cancer treatment and missed many votes in Congress. He had planned to step down after this term, and his absence raised concerns about representation for his district.