Jim Jordan defeated again in a third ballot for House speaker as GOP support decreases

Rep. Jim Jordan fell short a third time in his quest for the speaker’s gavel, losing more Republican support on the House floor than he did in the first two rounds of voting. The conservative firebrand from Ohio hasn’t indicated when or if he plans to drop out. At a morning press conference before the vote, a defiant Mr. Jordan said nothing about stepping aside. He told reporters lawmakers would remain in session through the weekend if needed. “Our plan this weekend is to get a speaker elected to the...