November 11, 2026
White House aides and people in President Donald Trump‘s political orbit were pleased to see Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) elected to lead Republicans in the House and Senate, arguing that they align with Trump’s plan to “take on the radical left.” Jordan, who has never held a leadership role across […]

White House aides and people in President Donald Trump‘s political orbit were pleased to see Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) elected to lead Republicans in the House and Senate, arguing that they align with Trump’s plan to “take on the radical left.”

Jordan, who has never held a leadership role across his 20 years in Congress, bested Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), the majority leader in the outgoing Congress. Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI) both held their leadership positions despite challenges.

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