The new leader of the Republicans in the US Congress has been announced

Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan as their new House leader and decided to keep John Thune at the helm of their Senate caucus after losing majorities in both chambers in the U.S. midterm elections. The leadership shake-up follows a cycle in which the party lost control of Congress, prompting a reset of its top ranks. Jordan, a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, takes over the House Republican conference, while Thune retains his Senate leadership role. The picks signal how the party intends to position itself in opposition as Democrats take control of both chambers. What to watch next is how Jordan and Thune organize their caucuses and set the Republican agenda heading into the new Congress.