Republicans gain majority in Senate for first time in four years

Republicans regained control of the US Senate in the recent elections by winning key seats in West Virginia, Ohio, and Nebraska. This marks the first time in four years that the Republican party has held a majority in the Senate. Democrats faced setbacks as their efforts to maintain control slipped away. Republicans also made gains in the House, but the outcome of the election will likely be determined by a small number of competitive races. While Republicans have a chance to expand their majority further, they are unlikely to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance most legislation in the chamber.