Scalise Seeks House GOP Top Post After 2026 Midterm Losses

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 4

Steve Scalise has begun telling House Republicans he will run for minority leader after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterms.
The race is shaping up as a direct clash with Jim Jordan after Speaker Mike Johnson told staff he will not seek to lead House Republicans in the next Congress.
Scalise enters with more than a decade in GOP leadership, a nationwide midterm campaign role and millions raised, though Republicans' historic losses have fueled calls from some lawmakers for an entirely new team.
The winner will become Donald Trump's chief House defender as Democrats prepare investigations into his business, family and allies and are positioning possible impeachment moves against Cabinet officials.