Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

On Wednesday, Republicans were projected to secure control of the Senate, solidifying their dominance of the federal government following last week's elections and positioning themselves to pursue significant reforms on immigration and tax policy.

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House