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Republicans Secure House Majority
Republicans win narrow majority in the House, giving President-elect Trump and his party full control of Washington. The slim margin poses challenges for the party.
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- What challenges do the Republicans face?
- Despite their House majority, Republicans face internal challenges and the risk of vacancies due to Trump's administration appointments.
- What are the Republicans' plans for governing?
- Republicans plan to use their control to push through major policy initiatives, potentially including tax cuts and border security measures, via reconciliation.
- How did the Republicans win control of the House?
- Trump's victory and wins in key states helped Republicans maintain their House majority, overcoming Democratic gains in other areas.
- What is the significance of the Republican victory?
- The slim Republican majority will allow Trump to advance his agenda more easily, but Democrats will still have some influence.
- What was the outcome of the House of Representatives elections?
- Republicans narrowly retained control of the House of Representatives, giving President-elect Trump and his party full control of Washington.