 Instead, Democrats showed surprising resilience, holding on to moderate, suburban districts from Virginia to Minnesota and Kansas. The results could complicate House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's plans to become speaker as some conservative members have questioned whether to back him or have imposed conditions for their support. Mr McCarthy celebrated his party having 'officially flipped' the House on Twitter on Wednesday night, writing: 'Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans are ready to deliver.' Mr Biden congratulated Mr McCarthy, saying he is 'ready to work with House Republicans to deliver results for work){kind=link}
Republicans have won a tiny majority in the US House by taking a 218th seat which is set to make it more difficult for President Joe Biden to push through his policies
Republicans have won back control of the US House of Representatives which is set to make it more difficult for President Joe Biden to push through his policies while also blunting a flurry of investigations.
It comes a day after Donald Trump announced that he will be running for the next presidential elections in 2024.
Now more than a week after the midterm elections, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.
The full scope of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days – or weeks – as votes in competitive races are still being counted.