Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, claiming a majority and completing the party’s sweep into power alongside Trump

With the GOP retaining control of the House, Trump will enjoy a trifecta for at least the first two years of his term.

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of two House Republicans for his administration is prompting concerns about the GOP's likely slim majority in the chamber.

Republicans held on to their narrow majority in the US House, giving Donald Trump and his party unified control of the elected branches of government and limiting potential curbs on the incoming president’s power.

However, that could change depending on the president-elect’s administration picks. Almost a full week after Election Day, NewsNation’s partners at Decision Desk HQ made a pair of critical calls in House races,

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump