Democrats projected to retake US House from Republicans

Democrats are projected to win control of the US House of Representatives, flipping the chamber from a Republican majority after the midterm elections. The shift would hand the party one half of Congress and change the power structure in Washington. The projection, reported by the BBC, points to a divided Capitol if Republicans do not also hold the Senate. Control of the House determines which party sets the legislative agenda, runs committees and drives oversight of the White House and federal agencies. The result marks a major national political change after voters cast ballots across the country.