Ebullient Republicans returned to Capitol Hill after elections that put them on the brink of taking control of both chambers of Congress, facing critical questions about power dynamics and President-elect Trump's influence on their majority.
Senators are preparing to elect a party leader not named Mitch McConnell for the first time since 2007, with three candidates actively positioning themselves, but Mr. Trump's allies urge him to block front-runner Senator John Thune.
As Trump attempts to fill his administration with loyal Congressional members, Republicans face a tough political reality of limited personnel to maintain their precarious House majority, warning that any more losses could jeopardize their leadership.
With several competitive races still undecided, Republicans seem likely to retain House control by a slim margin of 214 to Democrats' 205. This margin complicates governance, as a party needs 218 seats for a majority.
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