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With the final votes still being tallied, Republican leaders are optimistic about retaining control of the House of Representatives, signaling a consolidated GOP grip on both legislative chambers alongside the White House following Donald Trump’s election victory. Republicans currently need approximately a dozen seats to secure a majority, while Democrats would require more than 30 seats to flip control—a feat political analysts deem improbable given the current voting trends.
NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expresses confidence that Republicans will maintain their majority, a stance bolstered by electoral maps showing favorable outcomes. . .
