Mike Johnson steps down as House GOP leader after midterm losses

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection as House GOP leader following Democrats' sweeping midterm takeover of Congress, paving the way for new Republican leadership. Johnson cited family demands in a letter to lawmakers, calling his speakership "the greatest professional honor of my life." His decision triggered an immediate succession battle, with Representatives Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan both announcing bids for minority leader. Scalise, Johnson's No. 2, and Jordan, a Trump ally, previously vied for the speakership in 2023. Meanwhile, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black House speaker when the new Congress convenes January 3.


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