Republicans close in on House. Here are races still to watch

Counting is still going on, nearly a week after election day, with Republicans a handful of seats short.

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On Monday morning, the party was at 214 seats, just short of the 218 needed to take control of the lower chamber of Congress, according to projections by Reuters.

The Senate, or upper chamber, and the White House have already flipped to Republicans - meaning the new president-elect could have significant power after he is sworn in on 20 January 2025.

Control of the House will give Republicans the ability to initiate spending legislation and launch impeachment proceedings against officials.

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