The Republican Party will retain control of the House of Representatives, CNN projected on Wednesday. The GOP previously took control of the Senate last week, while Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the presidential election. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

The Republican Party will remain in control of the U.S. House, securing a supermajority for the next two years.

Mike Johnson earned the support of his colleagues on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to carry on in his current role at the helm of the House GOP, which includes setting priorities for the conference and acting a

In January, Mike Johnson faces another vote to stay in the job that places him second in line for the presidency after Vice President-elect JD Vance.

While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within his ranks, particularly from hard-right conservatives and the Freedom Caucus withholding their votes as leverage to extract promises ahead.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is seen onstage at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Johnson on Wednesday won the

Speaker Mike Johnson has won the support of enough Republicans to stand as their candidate for the gavel in January.