Republicans elect Trump ally Jim Jordan as new US House minority leader

What happened: House Republicans chose Congressman Jim Jordan as their new minority leader in a secret ballot vote, succeeding Mike Johnson as the chamber's top Republican. Key numbers: Vote held Tuesday; Jordan first elected to Congress in 2007; Democrats flipped at least 40 seats nationwide in the midterms. Why it matters: The choice comes as Republicans try to chart a path forward after a bruising midterm defeat, with Jordan positioned to lead the conference in the minority and coordinate its response to Democrat-led investigations. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

House Republicans chose Congressman Jim Jordan as their new minority leader in a secret ballot vote, succeeding Mike Johnson as the chamber's top Republican.

The choice comes as Republicans try to chart a path forward after a bruising midterm defeat, with Jordan positioned to lead the conference in the minority and coordinate its response to Democrat-led investigations.