Republicans win 218 seats to control US House

WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on the US government alongside President-elect Donald Trump as he made a triumphant return to the White House and met with US President Joe Biden.

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier on Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats.

With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump's vision for the country.