Trump faces challenges with narrow Republican majority in Congress

The House of Representatives has a narrow Republican majority of 220 to 215, down from 222 seats. Columnist Aaron Blake notes that this shift makes the GOP agenda less secure, as they have lost ground despite maintaining a majority. Donald Trump is appointing House members to his administration, creating vacancies that will require special elections. The Republican majority could shrink to as low as 217, which would leave no margin for error in votes. Special elections for the vacant seats are scheduled for April 1, 2025. If any Republican is absent, the party risks losing crucial votes, complicating Trump's agenda during his early days in office.