A Republicans are inching closer to unified control of the U.S. government after securing another seat in the House of Representatives. Arizona’s incumbent Congressman Eli Crane won re-election in the state’s second district, as projected by the Associated Press on Saturday. This victory puts Republicans at 213 of the 218 seats needed for a majority in the House.
A In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the November 5 presidential election and with Republican control in the Senate, keeping the House majority would empower the party to advance a robust legislative agenda. Their focus would likely include tax and spending cuts, energy deregulation, and enhanced border security.
A Meanwhile, Democrats have secured 202 seats in the House, with April McClain Delaney winning a tightly contested race in Maryland’s sixth congressional district. There are still 20 seats undecided, primarily in western states where vote-counting tends to be slower. Among these, at least 14 races remain highly competitive, leaving Democrats with a slim chance to retain House control if they manage a near sweep.
A In some of the closest races, Republicans hold narrow leads in Arizona, Colorado, and Iowa, while Democrats are ahead in Ohio, Maine, and Oregon. In California, Republicans lead in four out of six close races that remain.
A In a related development, Trump, eyeing unified power, has started meeting with candidates for future roles in his administration. However, he announced on Truth Social that he would not be bringing back former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, distancing his administration from their hawkish foreign policy views. Trump, who has pledged he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, diverges from Pompeo’s stance on U.S. aid to Kyiv.
A Separately, Trump announced that the 2025 presidential inauguration would be co-chaired by real estate investor and campaign donor Steve Witkoff and former Senator Kelly Loeffler. He will be inaugurated on January 20 to begin his second, non-consecutive term as president."
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