Control of Congress Remains Uncertain After Elections

The outcome of the U.S. House of Representatives remains uncertain as 51 races are still uncalled, although Republicans currently lead with 199 seats compared to 181 for Democrats. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans are on track to achieve a unified government, having already secured the presidency and a Senate majority after Donald Trump's electoral victory. Despite significant Democratic spending in competitive races, Republicans need 13 more seats to solidify their control, while Democrats require 37 to flip the House. The final results will influence critical legislative agendas, including ongoing cryptocurrency regulations. Polls have again fallen short in predicting Trump's support, leading to questions about their reliability as Republicans continue to express optimism about their electoral prospects. The official determination of House control could take several days due to slow ballot counting processes in states like California and Arizona.