"Jim Jordan's Rising Support in House GOP Puts Him in Contention for Speaker Position"

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is currently leading Majority Leader Steve Scalise in public endorsements for the next House speaker, with Jordan having the support of at least 47 Republicans compared to Scalise's 23. However, Jordan still faces challenges in securing the support of moderates due to his association with the hardline-right House Freedom Caucus. Scalise, backed by fellow GOP leader Tom Emmer, is also supported by establishment Republicans and conservatives. The race for House speaker will be decided in an intraparty election on Wednesday.