Republicans win 218 House seats giving Trump and party control of US government

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House Republican conference. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

The Republican Party has won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on the American government alongside president-elect Donald Trump.

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier on Wednesday, gave the Republicans the 218 House victories that make up the majority.