"Scalise and Jordan Compete for Leadership in US House"

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have announced their bids to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with several other candidates potentially joining the race. The leadership battle comes after McCarthy's historic removal, driven by a rebellious faction of fellow Republicans. The Republicans have set an October 11 vote to choose a successor, which is eating into lawmakers' time to address pressing issues such as government spending and farm-subsidy programs. Scalise, who has been receiving cancer treatment, is seen as more conservative than McCarthy, while Jordan, a former wrestler, has led investigations into the Biden administration. Both candidates face potential challenges and concerns about their suitability for the role.