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Democrats won enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, ending four years of Republican control of the chamber. The size of the incoming Democratic majority was not yet settled as votes continued to be counted in several competitive contests.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York is positioned to become the first Black speaker of the House. Jeffries described the result as a vote for change and cited affordability, healthcare and tariffs among his priorities.
Democrats said they plan to use their House majority to conduct oversight of the Trump administration. Representative Robert Garcia, who is expected to lead the Oversight Committee, said the administration should prepare for investigations. The party is also set to gain influence over federal spending legislation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans would continue to oppose what he characterized as partisan retaliation. Republicans are scheduled to hold internal leadership elections next week.
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