NOV 09, V7N- As votes continue to be counted, Republicans hold a narrow advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives, securing at least 211 seats, only seven short of the majority required in the 435-member chamber. With 24 House races still undecided, Republicans are close to clinching control of the House, which would give former President Donald Trump substantial latitude to pursue his policy agenda. Democrats, meanwhile, need to win 18 of these remaining races to retain the House majority, a challenging path but one that remains possible in competitive regions like California and New York.

Notably, Democrats flipped two New York seats overnight, with Laura Gillen unseating Republican Representative Anthony D'Esposito in Long Island and Josh Riley defeating Representative Marc Molinaro in the Catskills region. Meanwhile, Republicans held onto a crucial seat in Nebraska, where Representative Don Bacon fended off Democrat Tony Vargas in the Omaha area.

Republicans have also achieved a projected majority in the Senate, currently holding at least 53 seats. This Senate control would allow Trump to advance nominations for cabinet members, judges, and other key appointments, though they still lack the 60 votes required to bypass Senate filibusters for most legislation.

Senate races remain close in Nevada and Arizona. In Nevada, incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen leads Republican Sam Brown by 1.3 points, with 96% of votes counted. In Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego holds a 1.7-point lead over Republican Kari Lake, with 74% of the expected vote tallied. These races could shape the Senate balance and have lasting implications on the legislative gridlock or advancement of Trump-aligned policies.

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