<p>Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House of Representatives, gaining the power to investigate President Joe Biden, curb spending and shape the legislative agenda in the next two years.</p>

<p>It's not the 'red wave' Republicans had anticipated, but it will allow the party to block Biden's agenda. While the House went to the Republicans, the Senate came under the control of the Democrats with 50 seats, setting the stage for a divided government in Washington.</p>

<p>The confirmation came from Edison Research which declared that Republicans won the 218 seats they needed to control the House, after they pocketed California's 27th Congressional district.</p>

<p>This is the first time in the 21st century that the Republicans are ahead with a narrow majority. In 2001, the GOP had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents.</p>

<p>The results serves as a major setback for the party, which was riding on the economic crisis and Biden’s lagging popularity.</p>

<h2><strong>Donald Trump's white house bid sparking divisions among Republicans</strong></h2>

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<p>The results are expected to play a spoilsport to House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become a speaker, as some conservative members have been reticent in extending support while some have placed conditions.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-donald-trump-readies-to-make-2024-prez-announcement-several-republicans-express-concern-534319" hreflang="en">As Trump readies to make 2024 announcement, most Republicans express concern</a></p>

<p>A blame game has already started within the Republicans, with many pointing fingers at former president Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-election-denier-kari-lake-has-lost-governors-race-in-arizona-msnbc-forecast-says-534195" hreflang="en">Election denier Kari Lake has lost governor's race in Arizona, reports suggest</a></p>

<p>Several of the candidates backed by Trump have struggled to score a victory against the Democrat rivals.</p>

<p>With Trump announcing a third White House bid, several Republican members have expressed apprehension at the prospect, fearing that it might have repercussions in seats where voters are still being counted.</p>

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Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House of Representatives, gaining the power to investigate President Joe Biden, curb spending and shape the legislative agenda in the next two years.

Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House of Representatives, gaining the power to investigate President Joe Biden, curb spending and shape the legislative agenda in the next two years. It's not the 'red wave' Republicans had anticipated, but it will allow the party to block Biden's agenda. While the House went to the Republicans, the Senate came under the control of the Democrats with 50 seats, setting the stage for a divided government in Washington. The confirmation came from Edison Research which declared that Republicans won the 218 seats they needed to control the House, after they pocketed California's 27th Congressional district. This is the first time in the 21st century that the Republicans are ahead with a narrow majority. In 2001, the GOP had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents. The results serves as a major setback for the party, which was riding on the economic crisis and Biden’s lagging popularity. Donald Trump's white house bid sparking divisions among Republicans The results are expected to play a spoilsport to House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become a speaker, as some conservative members have been reticent in extending support while some have placed conditions. Also read | As Trump readies to make 2024 announcement, most Republicans express concern A blame game has already started within the Republicans, with many pointing fingers at former president Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome. Also read | Election denier Kari Lake has lost governor's race in Arizona, reports suggest Several of the candidates backed by Trump have struggled to score a victory against the Democrat rivals. With Trump announcing a third White House bid, several Republican members have expressed apprehension at the prospect, fearing that it might have repercussions in seats where voters are still being counted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US midterms: Republicans get House control, setting stage for divided govt, probe on Biden

<p>US President Joe Biden's Democratic Party has managed to hold on to its seat in Arizona, US networks projected on Friday (November 12). This has left the party just one seat short of retaining control of the US Senate. The network projections have showed that Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has won the re-election. Democrats now have 49 seats in the 100-seat Senate. Even if Democrats and Republicans have 50 seats each, Democrats would have majority considering Vice President Kamala Harris has casting vote.</p>

<p>Blake Masters, the Republican rival to Kelly, did not immediately concede defeat in Arizona, and late Friday Trump posted on his social media account that some voting machines in Arizona didn't work and the result is "a scam and voter fraud... Do election over again!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey.</p>

<p>Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party is looking at a much smaller victory than had been predicted.</p>

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<p>With 211 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Representatives. However, control of the Senate may come down to a December 6 runoff in the southeastern state of Georgia.</p>

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US President Joe Biden's Democratic Party has managed to hold on to its seat in Arizona, US networks projected on Friday (November 12). This has left the party just one seat short of retaining control of the US Senate.

US President Joe Biden's Democratic Party has managed to hold on to its seat in Arizona, US networks projected on Friday (November 12). This has left the party just one seat short of retaining control of the US Senate. The network projections have showed that Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has won the re-election. Democrats now have 49 seats in the 100-seat Senate. Even if Democrats and Republicans have 50 seats each, Democrats would have majority considering Vice President Kamala Harris has casting vote. Blake Masters, the Republican rival to Kelly, did not immediately concede defeat in Arizona, and late Friday Trump posted on his social media account that some voting machines in Arizona didn't work and the result is "a scam and voter fraud... Do election over again!" In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey. Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party is looking at a much smaller victory than had been predicted. Also Read | Trump files suit to block Jan 6 panel subpoena to avoid being ‘compelled’ to testify, hand papers With 211 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Representatives. However, control of the Senate may come down to a December 6 runoff in the southeastern state of Georgia. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>US President Joe Biden welcomed the outcome of the midterm elections, calling it "a good day for democracy" and pointed out how Democrats denied Republicans the sweeping victory they expected.</p>

<p>According to Reuters projections, Democrats now have 192 out of 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives, while Republicans have 210 seats in their dock.</p>

<p>While in Senate, Democrats are eagerly waiting for the outcome of the tight races in Arizona and Nevada, which they need to win to maintain control of the upper House.</p>

<p>According to New York Times, Democrats have won 48 seats, while Republicans have secured 49 seats.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, Biden said that the results showed that American democracy is intact and that no amount of threat can damage that.</p>

<p>“We had an election yesterday…and it was a good day, I think, for democracy,” Biden said.</p>

<p>“Our democracy has been tested in recent years, but with their votes, the American people have spoken and proven once again that democracy is who we are,” he further said, adding that “while the press and the pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Midterm Elections: A mixed bag; unexpected blue in some states</strong></p>

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<p>However, Biden did acknowledge that the results were not a positive sign for the Democrats. He said that voters “were also clear that they are still frustrated. I get it. I understand it’s been a really tough few years in this country for so many people.”</p>

<p>“While any seat lost is painful … Democrats had a strong night. And we lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president’s first midterm election in the last 40 years. We had the best midterm for governors since 1986,” Biden said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/compared-to-the-2020-presidential-elections-us-midterms-saw-less-misinformation-but-it-was-there-532744" hreflang="en">Compared to the 2020 presidential elections, US midterms saw less misinformation, but it was there</a></p>

<h2><strong>‘Intend to run for president again’</strong></h2>

<p>Biden, who turns 80 later this month, expressed his intention to run for the presidential elections in 2024 again.</p>

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<p>“Our intention is to run again. That’s been our intention, regardless of what the outcome of this election was,” he told reporters. Still, Biden added, he’s “a great respecter of fate,” calling another run “a family decision.</p>

<p>“I think everybody wants me to run, but we’re gonna have discussions about it,” he said.</p>

<h2>Plans to meet Xi Jinping</h2>

<p>Biden said that he plans have a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan, trade policies and Beijing's relationship with Russia.</p>

<p>The White House has said it is working with Chinese officials to arrange a meeting between Biden and Xi on the sidelines of next week's Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What I want to do with him when we talk is lay out what each of our red lines are and understand what he believes to be in the critical national interests of China, what I know to be the critical interests of the United States," Biden said told reporters. “And determine whether or not they conflict with one another.”</p>

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US President Joe Biden welcomed the outcome of the midterm elections, calling it "a good day for democracy" and pointed out how Democrats denied Republicans the sweeping victory they expected.

US President Joe Biden welcomed the outcome of the midterm elections, calling it "a good day for democracy" and pointed out how Democrats denied Republicans the sweeping victory they expected. According to Reuters projections, Democrats now have 192 out of 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives, while Republicans have 210 seats in their dock. While in Senate, Democrats are eagerly waiting for the outcome of the tight races in Arizona and Nevada, which they need to win to maintain control of the upper House. According to New York Times, Democrats have won 48 seats, while Republicans have secured 49 seats. Addressing a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, Biden said that the results showed that American democracy is intact and that no amount of threat can damage that. “We had an election yesterday…and it was a good day, I think, for democracy,” Biden said. “Our democracy has been tested in recent years, but with their votes, the American people have spoken and proven once again that democracy is who we are,” he further said, adding that “while the press and the pundits are predicting a giant red wave, it didn’t happen.” Watch | US Midterm Elections: A mixed bag; unexpected blue in some states However, Biden did acknowledge that the results were not a positive sign for the Democrats. He said that voters “were also clear that they are still frustrated. I get it. I understand it’s been a really tough few years in this country for so many people.” “While any seat lost is painful … Democrats had a strong night. And we lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president’s first midterm election in the last 40 years. We had the best midterm for governors since 1986,” Biden said. Also read | Compared to the 2020 presidential elections, US midterms saw less misinformation, but it was there ‘Intend to run for president again’ Biden, who turns 80 later this month, expressed his intention to run for the presidential elections in 2024 again. Also read | Biden says Musk's relationship with other nations 'worthy of being looked at' “Our intention is to run again. That’s been our intention, regardless of what the outcome of this election was,” he told reporters. Still, Biden added, he’s “a great respecter of fate,” calling another run “a family decision. “I think everybody wants me to run, but we’re gonna have discussions about it,” he said. Plans to meet Xi Jinping Biden said that he plans have a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan, trade policies and Beijing's relationship with Russia. The White House has said it is working with Chinese officials to arrange a meeting between Biden and Xi on the sidelines of next week's Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. “What I want to do with him when we talk is lay out what each of our red lines are and understand what he believes to be in the critical national interests of China, what I know to be the critical interests of the United States," Biden said told reporters. “And determine whether or not they conflict with one another.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Red wave didn’t happen': President Biden hails midterm poll results, calls it ‘good day for democracy’

<p>On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. "Today we face an inflection point. We know in our bones that our democracy's at risk and we know that this is your moment to defend it," Biden said at Bowie State University, a historically Black college.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryland is one of the party’s strongholds and one of the best chances of the Democrats winning a seat. He was campaigning for Wes Moore, the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar who has high chances of becoming the state’s first Black governor. At an earlier virtual event, Biden said, “Imagine what we can do in a second term if we maintain control.”</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democracy-is-at-stake-in-us-midterms-says-obama-at-georgia-rally-529489">Democracy is at stake in US midterms, says Obama at Georgia rally</a></p>

<p>However, analysts do not see that happening and are almost sure that the Republicans might win control of both the Houses. They predicted Monday that the Republicans are likely to pick up roughly 25 seats in the 435-seat House of Representatives, more than enough to win a majority. They might just also be able to bag the one seat they need to gain hold of the Senate.</p>

<p>But Biden, with an extremely low approval rating, still seems hopeful and predicted his party would “surprise the living devil out of a lot of people.”</p>

<p>The two biggest points that the Republicans have been pushing ahead are rising inflation and the crime rate. They have been contending that the people are tired of the two and want a change. If they win, Biden is going to have a tough time getting legislations passed and abortion protections, family leave benefits and other Democratic priorities might never see the light of day.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump was in Ohio, backing Republican Senate nominee, JD Vance, a venture capitalist and a best-selling author. He spoke about immigration and how Democrats aren't doing enough to stop the migrants from entering the US. He also hovered over the January 6 Capitol riots and said, "All I did was make a speech, peacefully and patriotically".</p>

<p>Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her final campaign rally n the campus of her alma mater, Michigan State University, said, "There’s a lot at stake with this election, so are you ready Spartans?” “We need a governor who’s going to fight for our reproductive rights, not give them away," said Governor Whitmer. "We need a governor who’s going to stand up for our voting rights, our civil rights and make sure Michigan is a place for everybody.”</p>

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On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency.

On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. "Today we face an inflection point. We know in our bones that our democracy's at risk and we know that this is your moment to defend it," Biden said at Bowie State University, a historically Black college. Maryland is one of the party’s strongholds and one of the best chances of the Democrats winning a seat. He was campaigning for Wes Moore, the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar who has high chances of becoming the state’s first Black governor. At an earlier virtual event, Biden said, “Imagine what we can do in a second term if we maintain control.” Also Read | Democracy is at stake in US midterms, says Obama at Georgia rally However, analysts do not see that happening and are almost sure that the Republicans might win control of both the Houses. They predicted Monday that the Republicans are likely to pick up roughly 25 seats in the 435-seat House of Representatives, more than enough to win a majority. They might just also be able to bag the one seat they need to gain hold of the Senate. But Biden, with an extremely low approval rating, still seems hopeful and predicted his party would “surprise the living devil out of a lot of people.” The two biggest points that the Republicans have been pushing ahead are rising inflation and the crime rate. They have been contending that the people are tired of the two and want a change. If they win, Biden is going to have a tough time getting legislations passed and abortion protections, family leave benefits and other Democratic priorities might never see the light of day. × Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump was in Ohio, backing Republican Senate nominee, JD Vance, a venture capitalist and a best-selling author. He spoke about immigration and how Democrats aren't doing enough to stop the migrants from entering the US. He also hovered over the January 6 Capitol riots and said, "All I did was make a speech, peacefully and patriotically". Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her final campaign rally n the campus of her alma mater, Michigan State University, said, "There’s a lot at stake with this election, so are you ready Spartans?” “We need a governor who’s going to fight for our reproductive rights, not give them away," said Governor Whitmer. "We need a governor who’s going to stand up for our voting rights, our civil rights and make sure Michigan is a place for everybody.” (With inputs from agencies)

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