Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to become House minority leader

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑OH) was elected House minority leader, defeating Steve Scalise in a secret‑ballot vote with 106 to 73 votes. Jordan, a Judiciary Committee chair and Freedom Caucus founder, will lead Republicans in the 120th Congress after their 2026 midterm losses. His victory signals a shift toward a more confrontational approach within the GOP conference.
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