1 week Ago By Housnia Shams
Republicans have retained their majority in the House of Representatives, producing a full sweep of GOP power in Congress, after the party won control of the Senate and presidency last week. Republicans are projected to hit the 218-seat threshold needed to secure the majority in the House, while the Democrats’ have captured 208 seats, NBC News reported. Last week, Republicans took control of the US Senate, winning 53 seats, while Democrats and Democratic-aligned independents took 47 seats.
Melania questioned if Jill Biden's 'concern' for Donald Trump was 'genuine' Ukraine ‘months away’ from building nuclear bomb if Donald Trump cuts aid A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for President-elect Donald Trump ’s agenda for at least the next two years. Speaking after his election win last week, Trump said the results delivered an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for Republicans. Trump has pledged to introduce sweeping changes when he takes office, including mass deportations and massive tax cuts.
He has made several nominations as he continues to flesh out his second administration. On Wednesday, Trump nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Gaetz subsequently resigned from Congress, ending an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct and drug use. Trump has also chosen two members of the new majority to serve in his administration. Donald Trump details key issue discussed with Joe Biden in closed door meeting Biden pledges Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition as Russia targets Kyiv Sen.
John Thune elected GOP Senate Majority Leader despite anti-Trump rhetoric He selected Representative Michael Waltz of Florida to be his national security adviser and Elise Stefanik of New York as the next US ambassador to the UN. House Republicans are also expected to keep Trump ally Mike Johnson as House Speaker. The next mid-term elections are due in 2026, which means Trump will have at least two years of limited congressional oversight.
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