GOP Nears House Majority with One Seat Needed

Republicans have secured control of the House of Representatives, achieving a unified government with control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency under Donald Trump. The Associated Press confirmed the GOP's majority after Rep. Juan Ciscomani's reelection in Arizona, giving them the necessary 218 seats. Several races remain uncalled, primarily in the western U.S. and swing districts. This shift in power is expected to significantly impact legislative processes, with Republicans aiming to be a consequential Congress. Historic wins include the election of the first openly transgender Congress member and the first Iranian American to the U.S. House.