Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee

Conservative firebrand Jim Jordan has been chosen as Republican nominee to become Speaker of the House.

Mr Jordan, who has the backing of former President Donald Trump, faced opposition from Georgia lawmaker Austin Scott.

The Ohio congressman won 124 votes from party members in the secret ballot held on Friday afternoon, the BBC's US partner CBS News reported.

But Mr Jordan still faces significant opposition within the party.

Supporters of Steve Scalise - who was nominated as the party's candidate for Speaker on Wednesday before withdrawing - have vowed to...