Balance of power remains unclear in House as Republicans take Senate, White House

In January, Republicans will take control of the Senate after flipping seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana. The House remains up for grabs, although the GOP has made gains to reach the 2018 majority threshold. If they do, Republicans would control the White House and all of Congress.

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Balance of power remains unclear in House as Republicans take Senate, White House

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