Trump’s 2nd term to start with trifecta as Republicans tipped to win House

The Republicans will have total control of the executive branch and all of Congress after the GOP was projected to keep a majority in the House.

The Republicans are projected to keep the United States House, giving the party total control of the government after taking a majority in the Senate along with Donald Trump’s election win.

Decision Desk HQ called the race for the House at 12:13 am UTC on Nov. 12, projecting the GOP would win the 218 seats needed for a majority after it projected Republican Juan Ciscomani would be reelected to represent Arizona’s 6th congressional district.

There are eight seats still left to call, according to Decision Desk HQ. The GOP is currently leading in races that are still ongoing for Alaska’s only seat, along with three districts across California, while the Democrats are ahead in the rest.

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