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Republicans control U.S. House. Republicans have won enough seats to control the United States House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona and a win in slow-counting California earlier Nov. 13, gave the GOP the 218 House victories to make up the majority. Republicans have already gained control of the Senate from Democrats. With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders envision a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Mr. Trump’s vision for the country.

Republicans retake Senate as voters reject party in power

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