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The US Capitol building November 6, President-elect Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election.

Republicans on Capitol Hill are laying the groundwork to push through an ambitious agenda with President-elect Donald Trump if they have full control of Washington next January — a rare GOP trifecta that party leaders believe is now within reach.

And this time they will be ready to use it.

Their goal is to quickly begin drafting major pieces of the Trump administration’s agenda, starting with a major economic package centered on taxes, energy policy, border security and deregulation, according to two people familiar with discussions.

GOP leaders have dreamed of another major tax package as many tax provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025.

Also on the table: potentially rolling back parts of President Joe Biden’s signature Inflation Reduction Act, a sweeping economic and climate bill that Democrats passed when they unified the government earlier in Biden’s term, a source familiar with the discussions told CNN.

Republicans also see an opening for other major items like the House GOP’s tough immigration bill that has been stalled since passing their chamber last year as Senate Democrats and the Biden White House strongly opposed the plan.

Remember: With Republicans winning control of the Senate, delivery of Trump’s agenda will come down to whether the GOP maintains a majority in the House. CNN has yet to make a projection in the battle for control of the House. But key pickups in Pennsylvania and Michigan have party leaders hopeful a full sweep is in sight, and senior Republicans feel confident they will hold on to their slim majorities.

Even with unified GOP control, there would be challenges ahead for Republicans. One issue is the political math: House Republicans believe that if they hold on to the majority, it won’t amount to much. Mike Johnson – who is expected to retain his position as speaker – would have just a few votes to spare. And their current narrow majority has been plagued by divisions and roadblocks.

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CNN’s Danya Gainor contributed to this report.