Republicans will again control the U.S. House of Representatives, multiple media outlets are projecting.
The call means President-elect Donald Trump is at the helm as Republicans have secured all three branches of the federal government.
Decision Desk HQ called the House for Republicans days ago, but other media outlets like CNN and NBC News held out until Wednesday afternoon to put Republicans at at least 218 seats after flipping one overall in their favor with a few more races to call.
The Associated Press and Fox News still have not called the House, leaving Republicans at 217 seats.
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to serve as majority leader as Trump rolled out several picks to fill out his administration.
Republican control of the House will likely prevent Trump from facing more impeachment attempts and House investigations as well as give an edge in funding battles.
“Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump for joining House Republicans this morning,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Fla., who was reelected to his role Wednesday, wrote on X. “Our strong @HouseGOP majority is looking forward to advancing your agenda that puts the American people FIRST! As you said, we will unify and get it done!”
Casey Harper
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