August Pfluger is a U.S. representative from Texas and former Air Force officer. He serves in Congress as a Republican and sits on national security committees while representing his Texas district.
Jim Jordan has won a secret-ballot vote to lead the House Republican Conference, signaling a tougher, more confrontational path as Republicans seek a path back from midterm losses. Scalise trails in the leadership race; the party faces internal divisions as it prepares for minority status.
The Times of Israel, New York Post, AP News and other outlets report that Jim Jordan has won the GOP minority leader election, defeating Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote. Jordan will lead the conference in the minority as the party prepares to challenge Democratic oversight, with additional leadership votes for whip and conference chair underway.