Trump ally Jim Jordan to lead House Republicans next year, with John Thune to return as Senate minority leader - live

What happened: House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as minority leader after the party's midterm defeats, defeating Steve Scalise in a vote. Key numbers: Jordan won 106-73. Why it matters: The vote makes the Ohio conservative and Trump ally the party's House leader going into the next Congress. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as minority leader after the party's midterm defeats, defeating Steve Scalise in a vote.

The vote makes the Ohio conservative and Trump ally the party's House leader going into the next Congress.