House Republicans will keep their majority, projections revealed yesterday. The news gives the party command of the House, Senate, and presidency. Democrats secured at least 208 House seats to Republicans' 218 as of this writing; nine races are still uncalled.
The news came as Republicans held secret ballot votes for House and Senate leadership yesterday, with Sen. John Thune (R-SD) tapped to replace retiring Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) in January. House Majority Leader Mike Johnson (R, LA-4) won GOP approval to continue in his role. Republican majorities in both chambers could pave the way for President-elect Donald Trump to enact his legislative agenda, including tax cuts and immigration reform.
Separately, Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL-1) as his pick for attorney general, pending Senate confirmation. The announcement prompted Gaetz to resign immediately from Congress, effectively ending the ethics probe against him. Gaetz was the subject of a since-dropped Justice Department probe and led the effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R, CA-20).
Trump also announced Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as his pick for secretary of state and ex-Democrat Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Both roles require Senate confirmation; see the emerging Trump administration here.
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