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Rep. Jim Jordan, elected by House Republicans to lead their minority party starting in January, told Fox News that the GOP will push its legislative agenda while still holding a majority before Democrats take control of both chambers. He warned about Democratic “lawfare,” predicting investigations targeting Republican figures and political opponents, and vowed to ensure Republican presence for key votes during the lame-duck session to maximize their influence before losing power.
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House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new leader on Tuesday, November 12, 2026, in a vote of 106-73. This decision follows their loss of majority control in the midterm elections, with Democrats set to take control of both chambers in January 2027. Jordan, a two-decade House veteran, will serve as the minority leader, a significant change from his current role as chair of the Judiciary Committee. The election took place just one week after the midterm elections, with Jordan facing competition from Rep. Steve Scalise. Jordan vowed to maximize the GOP’s legislative agenda while Republicans still hold a majority, signaling readiness for the challenges ahead as Democrats prepare to investigate Trump-related matters.

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Fox NewsThis outlet12 Nov

Rep. Jim Jordan, elected by House Republicans to lead their minority party starting in January, told Fox News that the GOP will push its legislative agenda while still holding a majority before Democrats take control of both chambers. He warned about Democratic “lawfare,” predicting investigations targeting Republican figures and political opponents, and vowed to ensure Republican presence for key votes during the…

Jim Jordan vows to push GOP agenda while party still holds majority, warns of Dem lawfare (this article)4 articles from Fox News on this story
Washington Examiner12 Nov

House Republicans selected Rep. Jim Jordan as their leader for the upcoming Congress where they will become the minority party facing a large Democratic majority. In a 106-73 vote, Republican lawmakers chose Jordan, chairman of the judiciary committee, over current Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The choice reflects a preference for Jordan’s combative style over Scalise’s legislative experience and polish, given the…

Jim Jordan fits the fight ahead →5 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
CBS News12 Nov

House Republicans have elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new leader, indicating readiness for confrontation following losses in the midterm elections. Boehner once described Jordan as a political “terrorist” due to his combative approach. Jordan is known for his aggressive tactics during hearings and his role in defending Trump against impeachment, positioning him as a fighter who can unite party factions…

With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight →5 articles from CBS News on this story
Just the News11 Nov

House Republicans elected Ohio Representative Jim Jordan as their leader following Democratic gains in the midterms. With 106 votes against 73 for his competitors, Jordan, known for his conservative stance and investigative work on the House Judiciary Committee, will now lead the Republican minority in the upcoming Congress. Despite past clashes with GOP leadership, Jordan aims to check Democrats and promote a…

Jordan, the hard-charging conservative firebrand, will lead GOP House after midterm losses →5 articles from Just the News on this story
Semafor10 Nov

House Republicans have chosen Rep. Jim Jordan as their new minority leader, aiming for a combative approach to regain the majority in Congress. Jordan, who is closely aligned with former President Trump and helped establish the hardline Freedom Caucus, presented himself as an assertive figure against anticipated Democratic investigations. Despite this shift, some leadership roles remained unchanged; Tom Emmer was…

With Jordan as leader, House Republicans gear up for a fight →3 articles from Semafor on this story
Al Jazeera10 Nov

Republicans have elected Jim Jordan as their new minority leader in the US House of Representatives following their midterm election losses. In a secret ballot vote, Jordan won over his opponent Steve Scalise to become the chamber’s top Republican starting immediately after losing control of the house to Democrats. As a prominent Trump ally and chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Jordan plans to lead…

Republicans elect Trump ally Jim Jordan as new US House minority leader →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
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New York Post12 Nov

Rep. Jim Jordan, elected as the incoming House Minority Leader by Republicans, spoke to Fox News about his plans while the GOP still holds a majority before Democrats take control in January. He vowed to push the Republican legislative agenda and warned of Democratic “lawfare,” predicting investigations targeting Trump’s cabinet members and potential 2028 presidential nominees like Vice President JD Vance or…

Jim Jordan vows to push GOP agenda while party still holds majority, warns of Dem lawfare →2 articles from New York Post on this story
NBC News10 Nov

House and Senate Republicans are selecting new leadership following their losses in recent midterm elections. In the House, Steve Scalise faces Jim Jordan for the position of minority leader, with both advocating unity among Republican factions and strong opposition to Democrats. Meanwhile, in the Senate, John Thune is running unopposed for minority leader but facing internal calls for a delay to reassess strategies…

Republicans, reeling from an election drubbing, will choose their leadership in Congress →2 articles from NBC News on this story
The Guardian10 Nov

Jim Jordan was elected as the leader of House Republicans following a contentious race that highlights his alignment with former President Donald Trump and his combative political style. A vocal advocate for far-right policies and an opponent of congressional investigations into the January 6 attack, Jordan will now lead a smaller Republican contingent in Congress. His career includes controversial moments like…

Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
The Daily Wire10 Nov

Jim Jordan, the incoming House Minority Leader from Ohio, has been instrumental in uncovering government scandals and pressuring corporations involved in disinformation campaigns against conservative media outlets like The Daily Wire. As chairman of the Judiciary Committee and former ranking member of the Oversight Committee, Jordan's investigative efforts led to significant political controversies during both the…

House GOP’s New Leader Exposed Slew Of Scandals, Led Charge Against ‘Disinformation’ Cartel →2 articles from The Daily Wire on this story
NPR10 Nov

House Republicans will elect a new leader on Tuesday following their midterm election losses that resulted in Democrats winning back more than 40 previously Republican-held seats. The candidates are House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who emphasizes consensus and continuity, and Jim Jordan, known for his aggressive oversight tactics and conservative ideology. The choice between these two leaders could shape the…

House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat →
Toronto Star10 Nov

House Republicans are set to choose their new leader on Tuesday after losing ground in the recent elections. The candidates are Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, both of whom previously ran for speaker but did not secure enough support at the time. Scalise, currently the House Majority Leader, emphasizes his experience and fundraising skills, having raised $67.9 million this year, while Jordan highlights the need for an…

House Republicans are choosing their next leader as they prepare to be in the minority →
Daily Mail10 Nov

Jim Jordan is leading in the race to become the next leader of House Republicans after their loss in the recent midterm elections. According to Punchbowl News, Jordan's allies claim he has more than 100 votes secured for a secret ballot election, surpassing the roughly 82 needed to win. This contest reflects a divide within the party between those advocating for new leadership and others supporting Steve Scalise’s…

Jim Jordan emerges as favorite to lead House Republicans as GOP lawmakers call for new leadership after election defeat →
Time10 Nov

Rep. Jim Jordan won the vote to become the next House Minority Leader, beating Rep. Steve Scalise by a margin of 106-73 votes among Republican members. The election took place following the Republicans' losses in the midterm elections, which shifted control of both chambers to Democrats. Jordan plans an aggressive stance against Democratic policies and calls for restoring voters' faith in Republican principles…

House Republicans Select Jim Jordan as Their New Leader After Sweeping Midterm Losses →
Daily Caller10 Nov

Jim Jordan has been chosen as the next Republican leader in the U.S. House of Representatives after Mike Johnson decided not to run for the position. Jordan won over Steve Scalise in a campaign that emphasized fighting Democratic plans to investigate former President Donald Trump and other administration figures, rather than addressing issues like high living costs and gas prices. The election comes amid growing…

Jim Jordan Will Become Next House GOP Leader After Mike Johnson Previously Bowed Out →
South China Morning Post10 Nov

Jim Jordan was elected as the US House Republican leader following a decisive vote at a closed-door meeting, defeating incumbent Steve Scalise by 106 to 73 votes. The election came amid significant midterm election defeats that will place Republicans in the minority for the next Congress. Jordan, who has been a member of the House for 20 years and chairs the Judiciary Committee, advocates for a fresh start with new…

Jim Jordan elected US House Republican leader after crushing midterm defeat →
The Blaze10 Nov

Rep. Jim Jordan won the race to become the next House Republican minority leader on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise with a vote of 106-73. Jordan's victory was seen as a nod to his conservative stance and experience, particularly his role in overseeing investigations and potential impeachment proceedings against Democrats. He promised unity within the party and familiarity with Democratic tactics, positioning…

Jim Jordan snags top job as Republicans vote to shake up leadership after devastating midterms →
The Bulwark10 Nov

The article discusses Donald Trump's decision to appoint Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, which is seen as a continuation rather than a correction of past policy mistakes. The author highlights Miller’s involvement in racist and nativist policies during the Trump administration, particularly regarding immigration enforcement. Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn express concern over…

Stephen Miller Is a Problem →
The Hindu11 Nov

Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, was elected as the leader of House Republicans on November 10, 2026, defeating Steve Scalise by a vote count of 106 to 73. This victory came after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections and follows a contentious leadership battle that began in 2023 when Jordan ran for speakership against Scalise. Jordan's win signals a shift towards more…

Trump ally Jim Jordan elected U.S. House Republican leader after midterm election rout →
CBC11 Nov

Jim Jordan, previously labeled a 'legislative terrorist' by former Republican Speaker John Boehner, has been chosen as the next House minority leader following the recent midterm elections where Republicans lost control of the U.S. House. Democrats view this selection as indicative of the Republican Party's intention to remain confrontational despite their electoral setback. Jordan, known for his combative stance…

Jim Jordan, once called a 'legislative terrorist' by a top Republican, will now lead the party in U.S. House →

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Scalise, 61, has held key GOP leadership positions going back to 2014, serving as party whip and then as majority leader.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to step down from leadership after the party's loss in the midterms.

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House GOP gears up for leadership reshuffling Semafor · stated as fact

Which Republicans are running for minority leadership roles in Congress? Al Jazeera · stated as fact

Scalise and Jordan face off in House leadership battle as GOP reels from blue tsunami New York Post · stated as fact

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Jim Jordan, once called a 'legislative terrorist' by a top Republican, will now lead the party in U.S. House CBC

Jim Jordan snags top job as Republicans vote to shake up leadership after devastating midterms The Blaze

Reporter’s Notebook: House leadership up for grabs as GOP reckons with devastating losses Fox News

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New York Post
Hedges 0 of 20 claims Outlet record 66/100
CBS News
Hedges 5 of 32 claims Outlet record 68/100
NBC News
Outlet record 77/100
“Article A reports on the election of Jim Jordan as minority leader, while Article B covers a press interview after the election where he discusses future plans.”
Just The News
Leans strongly right Hedges 0 of 23 claims Outlet record 94/100
“The articles describe different stages of Jim Jordan's rise to leadership, with Article A reporting on his election and Article B detailing his commitments after being elected.”
Al Jazeera
Leans right Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 60/100
“Article A reports on the election of Jim Jordan as US House minority leader, while Article B covers his subsequent interview where he discusses his agenda after being elected.”
The Guardian
Leans right Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A reports on the election of Jim Jordan as House minority leader, while Article B covers Jordan's comments and stance after being elected.”
Just The News
Hedges 1 of 5 claims Outlet record 94/100
“Article A describes the election of Jim Jordan as House Minority Leader, while Article B covers Jordan's subsequent remarks and commitments after being elected.”
South China Morning Post
Hedges 1 of 3 claims Outlet record 62/100
“Article A describes Jim Jordan's election as US House Republican leader, while Article B reports on his subsequent remarks and commitment to the GOP agenda after the election.”
Fox News
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 67/100
“Article A reports on Jim Jordan being elected as House minority leader, while Article B discusses Jordan's subsequent comments and commitments after the election.”
The Daily Caller
Hedges 2 of 27 claims Outlet record 92/100
“Article A describes Jim Jordan's election as the next House GOP leader, while Article B discusses Jordan's commitment to push the GOP agenda after winning the election. They cover related but distinct events.”

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Incoming House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Fox News he is committed to maximizing the GOP’s legislative agenda while Republicans still hold a majority in Congress, before Democrats take control of both chambers in January following their midterm wins.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-12
Jordan, a two-decade House veteran, is expected to be Trump’s top defender in Congress as Democrats prepare investigations targeting his Cabinet, family and business interests.

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Incoming House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Fox News he is committed to maximizing the GOP’s legislative agenda while Republicans still hold a majority in Congress, before Democrats take control of both chambers in January following their midterm wins. asserted
Democrats → income → wins
Jordan’s remarks on "Hannity" came after House Republicans elected him in a 106–73 secret ballot vote to lead the minority in the lower chamber beginning in January. asserted
Republicans → come → January
"We've got to use the majority while we have a chance before the Democrats spend all the next Congress going after Republicans," Jordan said during his first interview since being elected. asserted
Jordan → get → interview
The Ohio lawmaker’s victory comes after catastrophic midterm losses for the GOP prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to step away from his leadership stoop. asserted
losses → come → stoop
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was chosen again Tuesday to lead the Republican Party’s minority in the Senate. asserted
Thune → choose → Senate
Jordan, a two-decade House veteran, is expected to be Trump’s top defender in Congress as Democrats prepare investigations targeting his Cabinet, family and business interests. asserted
Democrats → expect → Cabinet
They can't help themselves," he told Fox News host Sean Hannity. asserted
he → help → Hannity
"They're going to go after everyone in the Cabinet — we've already seen that with Secretary of War Hegseth. asserted
we → go → Hegseth
They're going to go after people in the private sector, which I think is ridiculous." asserted
I → go → sector
Jordan also predicted Democrats will direct their investigations toward whoever they believe will emerge as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, identifying Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential targets. asserted
they → predict → targets
"For the Democrats, it's all about politics and going after their political opponents," he said. asserted
he → go → opponents
"And we are committed, as House Republicans — pushing back and giving the facts and the truth to the American people," he added. asserted
he → commit → people
Jordan vowed to keep Republicans present for key votes during the lame-duck session, as the party looks to push forward as much legislation as possible before Democratic congressional control. asserted
party → vow → control
He jeered 11 Democratic House colleagues who were absent during a recent vote related to efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. asserted
who → jeer → Hegseth
"We’re going to work on making sure everyone is here, unlike the Democrats last night — we beat them on that vote because we have people here," said the Ohio congressman. asserted
congressman → go → people
"We're going to be doing that because we've got important things we need to try to get done in this lame-duck session while we still have the majority." asserted
we → go → majority
Jordan said House Republicans will fight for the American people and fight against what he described as Democratic lawfare. asserted
he → say → lawfare
"[Democrats] are going to do all this crazy lawfare stuff and these crazy investigations," he said. asserted
he → go → stuff
"We're going to be fighting for American families." asserted
We → go → families
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