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Republicans Take 218 House Seats, Giving Trump, GOP Total Control in Washington

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats.

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Republicans win the House, NBC News projects, as Trump's party takes full control of Washington

President-elect Trump now has a clear path to enact his agenda and fill out his administration with both the House and Senate in Republican hands come January.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Republicans win House majority, securing sweeping power in Washington

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Trump returns to Washington vowing a smooth transition — something he didn’t ensure four years ago

After his election win in 2016, Trump met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office and called it “a great honor.” But he soon was back to heaping insults on Obama, including accusing his predecessor — without evidence — of having wire-tapped him during the 2016 campaign.

PBS · 8h

Trump returns to Washington as Senate Republicans choose new leader

President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation’s capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump’s cabinet to new leaders in the Senate.

The Boston Globe · 6h

Trump triumphantly returns to Washington — and chaos quickly follows

He announced he was nominating for attorney general Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, who was investigated by the Justice Department, but not charged, over allegations of sex trafficking a minor and was facing a House Ethics Committee probe into the same matter.

The Washington Post13h

Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day

WASHINGTON — It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades ... and his aides say ...

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Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet ...

The Spokesman-Review2d

Dan Newhouse defeats fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler in tight race to represent central Washington in the House

WASHINGTON – Rep. Dan Newhouse won re-election ... But when the new Congress convenes in January, Newhouse will remain a ...

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Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s ...

Ksenija Pavlovic on MSN4h

Trifecta In Washington: How Republicans Plan To Govern In The Era Of Unprecedented Power

At a press conference on Wednesday, following Donald Trump’s visit to the White House and the House Republican leadership ...

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Trump has full control of Washington - but he won't always get his way

On election night, Donald Trump repeated the phrase: "promises made, promises kept". Now Republicans have officially taken ...

Reuters12h

Republican sweep gives Trump power to slash taxes, may strain deficits

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters ... hot-button border and culture war issues. But Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, ...

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Every uncalled race left in the fight for control in Washington

Former President Donald Trump has clinched a second term in the White House, and his Republican Party has won control of the Senate. But control of the House of Representatives is still up for grabs, ...

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