House Republicans Line Up For Speaker Bid After Jim Jordan Falls Short

Numerous House Republicans have announced a run or are considering jumping into the speaker’s race Friday following Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan’s failed candidacy. Jordan was booted out of the speaker’s race after he did not receive enough support on the House floor to secure the gavel in three votes. Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, Georgia Rep. Austin Scott and Jack Bergman of Michigan have announced they’ll seek the speakership, while several others like Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana and...