DDHQʼs latest data shows GOP getting closer to House control with a not-yet-final count showing key wins (a fact that could re-shape Congressional power dynamics)
Edison Research reports Republicans holding 214 seats versus Democrats with 205; while 16 districts remain un-called. The magic number for majority control: 218 seats. GOP already secured Senate power with 52-46 lead in upper chamber
Donald Trumpʼs first term (back in 17-21) saw major tax-cuts implementation - these changes will run out in early 25. Both this win and Joe Bidens trillion-dollar infrastructure package happened when each party had full Congressional control
The last couple years showed how split-power makes basic tasks harder: even simple govt funding turned into a real head-scratcher. Congress didnt move forward much on new laws; its basic functions got stuck in political back-and-forth