How the 2026 Midterms Could Affect the U.S. Military: Putting Aside Our Personal Preferences And Following The Facts. The 2026 midterms will not change who commands the U.S. military. They could change who controls Congress, which sets defense funding and oversees the Pentagon. That could affect the size of the defense budget, the speed of aid to Ukraine, and scrutiny of … [Read more...] about Cheat Sheet to Mid-Term Elections and the Impact on the US Military