GOP showdown: Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise clash in race for House Speaker

The Republican Party is in a race to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, with Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise emerging as top contenders. Jordan, a conservative critic of President Biden, has officially announced his candidacy, emphasizing the need for party unity. Scalise, the current No. 2 Republican in the House, is also considered a leading candidate. The leadership battle is impacting important legislative tasks and could complicate ongoing inquiries and aid efforts.