Democrats have one last shot at keeping power in Washington. Can they win the House?

"Democrats clung to one last hope Wednesday that they could still retain some serious clout in Donald Trump's Washington as control of the House of Representatives remained uncertain."

"Republicans Tuesday won control of the White House and the Senate in decisive fashion. Democrats needed a net gain of four seats to control the House next year, and at least 27 races remained too close to call."

"A Democratic-run House would put a powerful check on Republicans. The party running the House controls the committees that write legislation and decide spending and tax priorities."

"Unlike the Senate, where the minority party has more power, a simple House majority is usually able to block the other party's initiatives."

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