Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan Falls Short on First Speaker Ballot, House Remains Without Speaker

In a significant development on Capitol Hill, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan failed to garner enough votes on the first ballot to secure the position of the Speaker of the House. The House of Representatives is now in a state of recess, and the possibility of a second vote looms on the horizon. This unfolding scenario adds another layer of complexity to the leadership vacuum that has persisted for two weeks, following the removal of Kevin McCarthy from the position of Speaker.

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan's bid for the Speakership faced a setback as he fell short of securing enough. . .