Trump and his party aim to further expand power in Washington: From the Politics Desk [Video]

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.

In today’s edition, we explore how Republicans are eyeing maintaining their current House majority and expanding their newfound Senate majority after Donald Trump’s victory. Plus, Kamala Harris concedes and pledges a peaceful transition of power.

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House battle takes center stage as Trump’s party pursues full control of Washington

By Scott Wong, Sahil Kapur and Kyle Stewart

Republicans have reclaimed control of the White House and the Senate. Now all eyes are turning to the House of Representatives, which Democrats see as their last line of defense to stop President-elect Donald Trump and his agenda.

The fight for the majority comes with enormous stakes.

Will Trump wield a Republican trifecta that’s expected to support his agenda and his demands? Or will …