Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and party control of government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House of Representatives, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside president-elect Donald Trump.

Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and party control of government
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Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House of Representatives, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside president-elect Donald Trump.