GOP Lawmakers Select Jim Jordan and John Thune as Minority Leaders

Republican lawmakers have elected Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio and Senator John Thune of South Dakota to serve as their respective House and Senate minority leaders for the upcoming 120th Congress. Jordan defeated current House majority leader Steve Scalise in a private vote. The leadership selections come as Republicans prepare to relinquish power following Democratic victories in the midterm elections. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to advancing conservative priorities and working alongside President Donald Trump in the new legislative term.