Jim Jordan elected U.S. House Republican leader after midterm defeat

Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of former President Donald Trump, has been elected as the leader of the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. He replaces Mike Johnson, who stepped down after the party's significant losses in the midterm elections. Jordan won the leadership position by defeating Steve Scalise in a secret ballot, garnering 106 votes to Scalise's 73. Jordan's election comes as Republicans face challenges with the incoming Democratic majority. He is known for his combative style and is a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. His leadership is seen as a shift towards a more aggressive stance against Democrats. Senate Republicans have retained John Thune as their leader, maintaining their existing leadership team.