
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on congressional Republicans' leadership elections (all times local): 1:55 p. m. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been elected to take over the Republican caucus next year. The California Republican, an ally of President Donald Trump, fended off a challenge from conservative Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio in a closed-door election. Jordan is a leader of the far-right House Freedom Caucus. Path to Full Story on 29 Eyewitness News