Fierce Trump ally becomes leader of Republican minority in House

Jordan defeated Steve Scalise to become the new leader of the Republican faction, following the party's loss of majority in the House to Democrats. He positions himself as the best candidate to counter the Democrats' agenda under President Trump. Meanwhile, Mike Johnson announced he would not lead the Republican faction after new representatives take office in January, likely losing his position to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. In the Senate, Republicans re-elected John Thune as their leader despite recent losses. The appointment of Stephen Miller as the new White House Chief of Staff indicates a continued alignment with Trump's policies, suggesting limited cooperation with Democrats.