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Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

USA Today · 2d

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

SFGate · 13h

Republicans Take Control of the House, Paving the Way for Trump's Plans on Housing

Republicans are now officially projected to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives, clearing the path for President-elect Donald Trump to pursue his full policy agenda, including his proposals affecting housing.

Trump, Congress

Associated Press on MSN · 13h

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a “mandate” to govern.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump is going for it with his Cabinet picks. These are picks that align with his worldview and inclination to wreck shop in the U.S. government — but that are giving his party heartburn.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

The Latest: Trump Tests Congress With His Controversial Cabinet Picks

Even before taking office, Trump is challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions.

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'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

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A majority of Senate Republicans doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general, sources say

More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for the former Florida representative, according to a number of Republican ...

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Republicans choose leaders in Congress. Here’s who NC’s Thom Tillis supported.

Meanwhile, in the House, Republicans reelected Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina to lead the National Republican ...

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US utilities want Trump, Republicans to save IRA tax credits, Edison CEO says

The U.S. utility industry wants the incoming Trump administration and Republican-led Congress to preserve clean energy and EV ...

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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell

Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.

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NY Republicans may kill congestion pricing in Congress if Trump can't nix the tolls

Republicans are set to control both chambers of Congress, and may pursue legislation to end congestion pricing.

Trump seeks to bypass Senate to confirm controversial appointments to Cabinet

Senators are continuing to debate whether to grant President-elect Donald Trump the ability to bypass the chamber's approval for his nominees.

House Republicans nervous about their thin margin next year

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the balance of power heading into President-elect ...

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