"Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid Fails Again, Republicans Consider Backup Plan"

Jim Jordan, an outspoken conservative endorsed by Donald Trump, failed for the second time to secure the necessary votes to become the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. With the House now in its 16th day without a leader, Republicans are considering a backup plan that would empower Representative Patrick McHenry as a temporary speaker. Democrats have made it clear that they want Jordan out of the picture, and some Republicans have voted against him due to his positions on taxes, spending, and disaster aid, as well as the strong-arm tactics of his supporters. The leadership crisis has left Congress unable to respond to important issues and risks a partial government shutdown.