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Congress

Some Democrats Say Jordan Is a ‘Worthy Adversary’

Lawmakers who know the incoming House minority leader expect him to be a strong counter to their coming investigations.

Jim Jordan

Democrats who have sparred with new House Republican leader Jim Jordan warn he is a tougher foe than some of their colleagues think. (Anna Rose Layden for The Washington Sun)

By Stephen Neukam

November 12, 2026 02:16 p.m.

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