US House on edge as ‘Trump Warrior’ Jim Jordan inches closer to speakership

The U.S. House of Representatives was in turmoil as Republicans gathered to vote for a new Speaker. Jim Jordan, a combative right-wing Republican, was vying for the position. Despite his divisive reputation, Jordan won the Republican nomination but faced resistance from some within his own party. In a last-minute twist, he gained the support of Representative Juan Ciscomani. Democrats strongly opposed Jordan, viewing him as an extremist aligned with former President Donald Trump.