Congressman Don Bacon, Republican from Nebraska, has announced his intent to retire from the House at the end of his current term. Bacon has become known as one of the few Republicans willing to openly criticize President Trump– or engage in good faith with Democrats.

Control of Congress in next year’s election could turn on how Americans view the sweeping tax- and domestic-policy package.

House Democrats see an opportunity to expand the battleground, going on offense into red areas across the country and recruiting candidates deep into Republican territory.