CNN, ABC and NBC all reported on November 13 that the Republican Party had achieved the 218 seats needed to gain a majority in the 435-seat US House of Representatives.

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"This leadership team will immediately get to work on President-elect Trump's agenda in the 119th Congress, and we will work closely with him and his administration to transform this country and usher in a new golden age in America," said House Speaker Mike Johnson. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also acknowledged that Democrats did not win the chamber. "House Democrats have worked hard, campaigned aggressively, looked to the future, and focused on the people. Although we did not regain control of Congress in January, falling just short of a few seats, Democrats will only give Republicans a narrow majority in the House," Jeffries said.

Republican control of both houses of Congress will enable Donald Trump to push through an agenda that could profoundly change America, including tariffs, immigration and trade.

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Also on November 13, Republican Senator John Thune (63 years old) was elected as the majority leader in the Senate after a secret vote of the Republican Party. "We are pleased to regain the majority and begin working with our colleagues in the House to enact President Trump's agenda," Mr. Thune shared.