The Latest Breaking News from the House of Representatives

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result

Republicans also look set to maintain control of the House of Representatives

As well as electing the president, the US has been voting for senators, members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Here are the results in full

It's not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion.

Republicans are strategically focusing on key states to maintain House majority. Early voting and competitive races are crucial factors.

Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives.

House Republican lawmakers in Nebraska and New York face tough re-election battles as ratings shift to 'lean Democrat'.

For a fleeting moment in early October, it looked like the US presidential electoral system might become an issue in this year’s election. The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz, told two audiences that the Electoral College should be abolished and replaced by a direct national popular vote.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are promising big initiatives if elected: tax cuts (and hikes), lots of giveaways, and major pieces of legislation bearing on issues such as abortion, healthcare, the environment and foreign military assistance. Regardless of who wins the presidency, the one thing all these items have in…