Jim Jordan Wins Latest GOP Speaker Nomination, but Still Faces Challenges

Republican lawmakers on Friday voted to make Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio their latest nominee to be the next speaker of the House, but — yes, you’ve heard this before — it remains unclear whether Jordan can get the floor votes he’d need to win the gavel. Jordan, a hard-right firebrand who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, withstood a surprising challenge from Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, who is an ally of ousted former speaker Kevin McCarthy. Jordan reportedly won the first round of GOP balloting by a vote of...