Republican Senate control means Trump will more easily be able to push through his own nominees for cabinet positions and judges, including any potential openings on the Supreme C

Republicans are getting closer to winning the House, although several races in California and Western states have yet to be called. That could lead to total GOP control of Congress.

Donald Trump and his Republican Party have an ambitious agenda and control of US Congress. Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration on 20 January. His team has said to expect a flurry of executive orders - directives from the US president - out of the Oval Office in the first week.