Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose a member from rural Bedford County on Tuesday to be their floor leader for the coming two-year session.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

Trump has so far nominated two members of the House Republican conference to serve in his administration. On Monday, he named Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik as his US ambassador to the United Nations and he will also reportedly nominate Michael Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser.

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington. With the presidency,

Control of the House has yet to be determined, but Republicans are operating as if they've secured the majority.

Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have turned to a lawmaker from rural Bedford County to be their floor leader for the coming two-year session

Republicans win 218 US House seats, claiming a majority and completing the party’s sweep into power alongside Trump

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.