The GOP loses the Senate but takes the House.

Arizona's next governor won't be Carrie Lake,

and Amazon prepares to lay off 10,000 workers

despite Joe Biden's supposedly booming economy.

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They need 218 seats for the majority.

It is very likely they'll end up at probably two at this point to take the House. They have fully clinched to 217 seats. They need 218 seats for the

majority. It is very likely they'll end up at probably 219, 220 by the time all is said and done.

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