Axios reports House Republicans elected Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan as their new minority leader on Tuesday. Jordan beat No. 2 Rep. Steve Scalise in a closed party ballot. A founding member of the House Freedom Caucus with hardline positions, his victory signals a leadership and strategic shift in the GOP after midterm losses. Jordan will be responsible for unifying the conference and leading efforts to regain the House majority in 2028.

2026-11-11

Axios reports House Republicans elected Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan as their new minority leader on Tuesday. Jordan beat No. 2 Rep. Steve Scalise in a closed party ballot. A founding member of the House Freedom Caucus with hardline positions, his victory signals a leadership and strategic shift in the GOP after midterm losses. Jordan will be responsible for unifying the conference and leading efforts to regain the House majority in 2028.