Read · November 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson won't run for minority leader after Republicans lose the House; Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan eye the job
House Speaker Mike Johnson told his staff on Wednesday that he will not seek to lead House Republicans in the next Congress, after Democrats won control of the House in the midterm elections. Johnson became speaker in 2023 after Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy.
- From the LeftCBS News: Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek another term as House GOP leader after midterm losses
CBS names Scalise and Jordan as likely candidates and a Nov. 10 vote, citing a GOP aide.
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
- CenterStraight Arrow News: Mike Johnson announces he will step aside from leadership after Democrats flip the House
SAN cites Politico and NBC on Johnson's call to staff and the GOP vote set for Nov. 10.
Grade: C (76/100). Gets a fact wrong.
- From the RightWashington Examiner: Mike Johnson won't run for minority leader
The Examiner says Scalise plans to run and gives the pitch Jordan is expected to make.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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