Scalise, Jordan Vie for House Minority Leader Role
Scalise and Jordan say Republicans need unity and a clear agenda after election losses as House leadership votes are set for Nov. 10.
- On Wednesday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan launched bids for House minority leader after House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he would not seek the role.
- Following Tuesday's midterm election losses that stripped Republicans of their majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson decided against leading the diminished conference, creating the leadership vacancy.
- Scalise touted his consensus-driven approach and fundraising credentials, while House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan argued his oversight experience makes him uniquely suited for trench warfare against Democrats.
- House Republicans scheduled leadership elections for Nov 10, while Current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker when the 120th Congress convenes in January.
- The new leader faces critical legislative deadlines, including FISA 702 renewal by March 18, 2027, while preparing to defend Republicans against House Democrats' aggressive oversight agenda.
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Mike Johnson Steps Aside as Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise Begin Fight for House GOP Minority Leader
Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek House minority leader after Republicans lost both chambers, leaving Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise to compete over the GOP's future direction.
House Republicans swing from "shock" to fury
Republicans woke up "in shock" Wednesday morning after they got hit with the biggest midterms wave in 50 years. Within hours, that shock was turning into rage.Why it matters: The battle for control of what's left of the Republican conference — headlined by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Oho) — is the first salvo in a quest to bring GOP lawmakers back from the political wilderness.Johnson set the tone Wedn…
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Bizpac ReviewJim Jordan, Steve Scalise Set To Wrestle For Top House GOP Spot After Mike Johnson Steps Aside
Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan launched their bids Wednesday to become their party’s next leader.
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