Republicans have retained control of the House of Representatives. With both chambers of Congress under Republican control, President-elect Trump has a pathway to enact an agenda that could reshape America, including sweeping tax cuts, strict immigration enforcement, and major shifts in domestic and foreign policy. On Wednesday evening, the Associated Press projected Republicans had won at least 218 seats, securing a majority in the lower chamber, with nine House races still uncalled.
Trump has announced his choices for key positions: Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida as Attorney General, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. All three will need Senate confirmation before assuming the roles.
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the two federal cases against him come back into the spotlight. For an update on the proceedings overseen by special counsel Jack Smith and the options he has, NTD speaks with Paul Kamenar, lead counsel at the National Legal and Policy Center.
