POLITICS
House Republican leadership race begins following midterm defeats
Following significant midterm election losses that cost Republicans their House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson announced his withdrawal from the race to lead House Republicans. Rep. Jim Jordan and Majority Leader Steve Scalise are preparing to compete for the House minority leader position.
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Left-leaning outlets frame this as a "crushing defeat" and "humiliation" for House Republicans, emphasizing the party's need to regroup after losing their majority and highlighting internal competition for leadership among Johnson, Scalise, and Jordan.