Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses

Speaker Mike Johnson informed staff during a call that he will not run for minority leader in the next Congress. This decision follows historic midterm election losses that resulted in the House GOP losing its majority to Democrats. Johnson's departure initiates a leadership scramble among Republicans, with Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise emerging as potential successors. The transition occurs as the party prepares to choose new leaders following their crushing defeat in the recent midterm elections.