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House Speaker Mike Johnson to Step Down as GOP Leader After Midterm Losses

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson informed his staff he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress.
  • Johnson's decision comes after the Republican party faced substantial losses in the midterm elections.
  • The exit of Johnson has initiated a competitive internal party struggle for the position of GOP leader.
  • Jim Jordan has launched a bid to lead the House GOP, promising a'straight-shooting' approach.
  • Johnson's decision was confirmed by multiple reputable news sources including CBS News, NPR, Bloomberg, and The Independent.

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