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Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is seen ahead of a meeting Tuesday with House Republicans, where they elected their party's leadership for the 120th Congress. Jordan emerged from a two-man contest victorious, and will lead Republicans as they navigate life in the minority.
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House GOP elects Jim Jordan as new leader as the party looks to rebuild from midterms
Claudia Grisales, Barbara Sprunt
Jordan, a close Trump ally and co-founder of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, will succeed Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
The average price of regular gasoline dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time in three months, according to AAA.
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Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high
Scott Horsley
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