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News Articles: Rep. Jim Jordan

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, talks with reporters as House Republicans meet again behind closed doors to find a path to elect a new speaker on Friday.

Jim Jordan tapped as Republican House speaker nominee

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has been nominated as the speaker designate in a closed-door meeting of House Republicans.

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By:
  • Susan Davis,
  • Deirdre Walsh,
  • and 1 more
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is running for speaker of the House, a race that will have a significant impact on the future of the Republican Party and the governing ability of Congress.

Fate of House GOP leadership throws Congress into chaos

House Republicans are scrambling to coalesce around a small number of candidates to be Speaker of the House but the path to electing someone is unclear.

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By:
  • Claudia Grisales,
  • Deirdre Walsh,
  • and 1 more
The House select committee sent a letter to Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, requesting information and an interview about his discussions with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 and with other Trump administration officials in the weeks leading up to the attack on the Capitol.

The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan

Chairman Bennie Thompson's letter to Jordan asks for information and an interview to discuss his conversations with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6.

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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh