Mike Johnson Won’t Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses

What the coverage says

Following heavy midterm losses and a Democratic House takeover, Speaker Mike Johnson informed his staff during a morning call that he will step down from leadership. CBS News and NBC News cited sources confirming the announcement, while the New York Times reported it came directly to Republican aides. Fox News provided further details on the ensuing political landscape, noting that Jim Jordan is mounting a minority leader bid and that Steve Scalise is also launching a takeover bid, setting up a potential battle to become the top defender for Donald Trump.

Written by HeadlineShine from 4 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.