Jordan Shores Up Support, Peels Off Detractors Ahead Of Speaker Vote - Across America, US - Trump's backing and pressure on colleagues from activists will make it hard for rank-and-file lawmakers to oppose Jordan in a floor vote.
WASHINGTON — With a push by allies of Donald Trump, far-right firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan appeared Monday to be shoring up support to become U.S. House speaker, winning over reluctant Republicans who have few options left two weeks after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. One by one, Jordan, the hard-charging Judiciary Committee