Republicans win House majority, securing sweeping power in Washington

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington.

With the presidency, the Senate and the House in hand, the Republican Party has a powerful governing trifecta. President-elect Donald Trump and his close ally, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) have promised an overhaul of the federal government and profound changes to domestic and foreign policy.