House GOP Enters Jordan Era—Senate Sticks with Thune

After bruising midterm losses, House Republicans picked a stalwart of the party’s conservative wing, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), to replace Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) as leader next year. Senate Republicans—also smarting from their losses—are staying the course with Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) despite calls from some in their conference to delay a vote.