Congress debated war actions in Iran, while Jim Jordan was elected House leader and John Thune was reelected in the Senate.

The entities involved

• house of representatives →

  general term for legislative bodies

  • Amidst the political turmoil, Republicans fear a shift in power on Capitol Hill, while Democrats are expected to gain ground in the House.12:19
  • The House of Representatives considered sanctions against Russia's aggression to help Ukraine against Russian attacks.11:44
• Jim Jordan →

  United States Representative from Ohio since 2007

  • House leadership shifts as Mike Johnson steps down, Jim Jordan launches bids for minority leader, and Hakeem Jeffries is poised for Speaker.10:32
  • Steve Scalise is positioning himself as a key defender of Donald Trump and is seeking the minority leader role against Jim Jordan.08:27
• John Thune →

  American politician (born 1961)

  • Election losses have prompted a reckoning regarding the relationship with the President.10:25
  • Republican angst is emerging regarding the relationship between Donald Trump and his political allies.10:25

Related events

• John Boehner criticized Jim Jordan's legislative record after Jordan was selected as the Republican leader.04:48
• Donald Trump commented on recent drama within the House GOP, highlighting Jim Jordan's role as a prominent ally.Thu 03:02
• John Thune is keeping the Senate in session to advance legislative priorities.Oct 9