Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

Republicans aim to maintain control of Congress alongside President-elect Trump, shaping the future of U.S. politics.

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.

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A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump's agenda. Or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto power over the White House.

Mr. Trump, speaking early Wednesday (November 6) at his election night party in Florida, said the results delivered an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for Republicans.

He called the Senate rout “incredible.” And he praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, who dashed from his own party in Louisiana to join Mr. Trump. “He's doing a terrific job,” Mr. Trump said.

Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House is too early to call.

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