Jim Jordan announces bid for House Speaker after McCarthy ouster
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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan said on Wednesday that he is running for Speaker of the House
Jordan said on Wednesday morning that he would step up to run for the job. House Republicans plan to hold a candidate forum next Tuesday and an election the following day. Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
He'll likely have the support of conservatives and others in the right wing of the GOP conference, but it's unclear if he can win the support of moderates. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
Jordan is the leader of one of three House committees investigating President Biden and his family. That investigation culminated into an impeachment inquiry being led by the House Oversight Committee.