House GOP elects Jim Jordan as new leader as the party looks to rebuild from midterms
Jordan, a close Trump ally and co-founder of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, will succeed Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
House Republicans chose Jim Jordan to lead them in the House as the party enters the minority, according to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper reported that Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a secret ballot, with 106 votes to 73. The Guardian also reported Jordan’s election, while NPR had earlier reported that Republicans were preparing to select a new leader after their midterm defeat.
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