Republicans Close to House Majority and Washington Trifecta (3)

House Republicans are on the brink of clinching unified GOP control over Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, awaiting wins in just four of the chamber’s 16 remaining uncalled races.

With 218 seats needed to control the 435-member House, Republicans on Monday were leading in races that have been decided, 214-205, according to the Associated Press.

But other races are on the brink of adding to the GOP numbers. In Colorado, Democratic freshman Representative Yadira Caraveo on Sunday posted a concession statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“While this isn’t the outcome we had hoped ...