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Democrats seize control of Congress as House Speaker Johnson steps aside, Scalise and Jordan vie for GOP leadership

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    According to ABC News, Johnson informed his staff on Wednesday (local time) that he would not seek the position of House minority leader, following significant Republican losses in Tuesday's elections. Multiple sources familiar with the call confirmed his decision to the network.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    US Midterm Elections 2026: Johnson, 54, had led the House since October 2023, when he emerged as a compromise candidate after weeks of Republican infighting following the ouster of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.

    — NDTV

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According to ABC News, Johnson informed his staff on Wednesday (local time) that he would not seek the position of House minority leader, following significant Republican losses in Tuesday's elections. Multiple sources familiar with the call confirmed his decision to the network.

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Democrats seize control of Congress as House Speaker Johnson steps aside, Scalise and Jordan vie for GOP leadership

According to ABC News, Johnson informed his staff on Wednesday (local time) that he would not seek the position of House minority leader, following significant Republican losses in Tuesday's elections. Multiple sources familiar with the call confirmed his decision to the network.

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