Updated on: April 20, 2026 / 12:15 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google House Republicans' campaign arm is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview. Rep. Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said the group raised $47.1 million in the first three months of the year, the largest amount for the NRCC in the first quarter of any year. Hudson added that the committee posted its strongest March in its history with $28.1 million. It now has $78.2 million cash on hand and $164.4 million for the entire cycle. "This is the best first quarter we've ever had," Hudson said, arguing the numbers reflect growing momentum for House Republicans as they look to defend their slim majority in a tough political climate for Republicans and stave off historic midterm headwinds. "Republican donors are investing.…