GOP gains control of House; Rep. Kevin McCarthy poised to be speaker | USA TODAY

Following California’s House District 27 race, which was called for Republican Mike Garcia, Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives.


Republicans won majority control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening, a blow for Democrats and creating a major roadblock for President Joe Biden's agenda for the next two years.

Rep. Mike Garcia's victory in California’s 27th Congressional District gave Republicans the 218th seat needed for control of the House, despite disappointing midterm results for the GOP that saw Democrats keep control of the Senate.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will continue in his role as Senate minority leader for another session of Congress, after his reelection to the post on Wednesday. McConnell bested his only challenger, Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, gaining three-quarters of the vote. All of this is happening in the context of former President Donald Trump: He announced Tuesday night that he would make a third bid for the White House, despite mounting criticism from Republicans about being a drag on the ticket.

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[gregorywilson]

Whoever mentioned Ryan's name in positive sense, disqualified to be a speaker.

[michaelellringer]

With McCarthy, . this will speed up the demise of the Republican Party and usher in a big blue wave in 2024. Let the clown show begin!

[alexanderleslie]

No one from Cali. should be allowed to hold office!!

[james]

Na Na Na Na, hey hey hey ~ goodbye Piglosi🤣