Incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won re-election to California’s 41st Congressional District – which was deemed a tossup by observers – against Democratic challenger Will Rollins. The current balance of power in the House of Representatives with Calvert’s win is 217 to 207, with the GOP now one call away from the 218 majority. Eleven races are yet to be called. GOP REP. CALVERT WINS ELECTION IN COMPETITIVE...

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell -Trump thanks Biden for ‘smooth transition’ during White House meeting -Trump names Stephen Miller, Dan Scavino to senior White House staff Since winning the election last week, President-elect Donald Trump...

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his pick for attorney general—an unexpected pick that took many, including fellow House Republicans, by surprise. If confirmed, Gaetz will head up the Justice Department after Trump is sworn in for his second term in January. Trump first announced his nomination in a post on Truth Social, saying Gaetz “has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus...