House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that he will not be seeking the post of Minority Leader after harrowing losses for his party in November's midterm elections.
Ohio Republican Jim Jordan was the first member of his party to declare his intent to seek the GOP's top post for the next two years on Capitol Hill.
Democrats have flipped control of Congress after a wave of swing races went blue, handing President Donald Trump a major check on his power for the final two years of his presidency.
A world of misery is now headed toward Trump, First Lady Melania, his other family members and his closest advisers, with Democrats back in control of subpoena power.
Incoming House Oversight chairman Robert Garcia issued a blunt two-word warning in the aftermath: 'Lawyer up.'
Jordan is likely to stake a claim for the GOP's top job on the fact that investigations are his specialty. The Ohio Republican is currently the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
Steve Scalise, who is currently on Johnson's leadership team, also said he would run to lead the significantly diminished GOP conference next year.
Democrats are hell-bent on opening corruption investigations into all aspects of the administration and Trump's personal life, while running a potential third impeachment investigation into the president.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) thanks U.S. President Donald Trump after speaking during an election rally at Five Flags Center on November 1, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa.
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks to attendees at the 3rd Annual Freedom Fry, hosted by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, S.C
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in September
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It will be a rocky way to end his final two years in office as legislative gridlock, spending battles and more shutdowns are set to plague Washington.
In the House, early flips to Democrats in House races in North Carolina, New Jersey and Pennsylvania powered the party's comeback, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with Trump and the rising cost of living.
Democrats just needed to win four seats held by Republicans to take control, as the GOP entered Election Day with a slim 218-212 majority.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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