"Jim Jordan's Bid for House Speaker Gains Momentum Amid GOP Leadership Vacuum"

Conservative Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is bringing the House back to the floor to vote on whether he will succeed ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy and end the chamber's prolonged paralysis amid deep GOP divisions. Jordan has gained key support from holdouts, but it remains uncertain if he can unify the fractured House Republican conference. The slim margin of votes needed for Jordan's election led to McCarthy's removal, and a small group of House Republicans unhappy with Jordan could block his ascension. However, Jordan and his allies have made progress in winning over skeptical lawmakers. Until a speaker is selected, the House is unable to consider legislation, including passing additional military aid to Israel or government funding.