"Speaker Race: Jordan vs. Scalise - Who Will Lead the House?"

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are currently in a two-way race to become the next House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster, with neither candidate having secured the election yet. Scalise has taken the traditional route by raising money and building relationships, while Jordan has made a name for himself as a right-wing firebrand and a staunch defender of former President Donald Trump. Trump has endorsed Jordan, but it remains to be seen how much influence his endorsement will carry. The Republicans are set to choose their leader in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, with other potential candidates still in the running. The new House Speaker will have to navigate funding negotiations, oversee an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, and make decisions on issues such as Ukraine aid.