US mid-terms: Republicans end 'single party rule'
With 218 seats the Republicans will be the new majority party in the US House of Representatives.
In the United States, the Republican Party has taken control of the House of Representatives - the lower chamber of Congress, according to projections. The result will come as a relief to Republicans after a much-touted 'red wave' failed to materialise and the Democrats maintained control of the Senate - the upper chamber of Congress.
The result means Democratic President Joe Biden will have to negotiate a split Congress, which will hamper his progress in delivering a full agenda. The projection comes just a day after former President Donald Trump announced his intention to run for the White House in 2024.
So, what will be the priorities for House Republicans? Newsday heard from Congressman Mike Johnson, who represents Louisiana's 4th Congressional District and is Vice-Chairman of the House Republican Conference.
"This is only the third time in the last 70 years the American people have changed the House of Representatives from Democratic party to Republican control. What this means now is that there will no longer be single party rule in [America]. We'll be investigating corruption...misuse and abuse."
(Pic: Newly elected representatives gather on The Capitol; Credit: EPA)
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