Republican representatives in Congress were able to fend off enough California Democrats in close races and flip a few seats elsewhere to help keep the party’s majority in the House of

Republicans maintained a slim House of Representatives majority in 2025, the Associated Press projected, thanks in part to California GOP incumbents holding onto their seats in close elections. That means that when the 119th Congress convenes in January ...

Republican Senators John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida were all vying for the top leadership spot in the U.S. Senate. However, in a closed-door vote on Wednesday, Thune was selected as the winner.

Republicans inched their way closer to a potential House majority after a key win Tuesday. Still, several toss-up races remain in play that could determine which party controls the House next year.

WASHINGTON — Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio and West Virginia on Wednesday, ensuring President-elect Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year, but the battle for control of the House might not be known for days.

All 435 House seats were up for reelection, making it a crucial year for both parties battling for the balance of power.

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House

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. With the presidency,

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

There are still nine uncalled House races that will determine the size of the GOP majority in Congress after President-elect Trump won a second term in office.

Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives, the Associated Press has projected, giving President-elect Trump a majority in both houses of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he will work aggressively to implement Trump’s agenda,