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FILE - In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio attends a joint hearing on, &quot;oversight of FBI and Department of Justice actions surrounding the 2016 election&quot; on Capitol Hill in Washington. Frustration and finger-pointing spilled over at a private meeting of House Republicans late Tuesday, Nov. 13, as lawmakers sorted through an election that cost the majority and began considering new leaders. The speaker’s gavel now out of reach, Republican Kevin McCarthy, an ally of President Donald Trump, is poised to be minority leader. But he faces a challenge from Jordan of the conservative Freedom Caucus. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

The Latest: Bloomberg: Leader’s GOP women claim misleading

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In this Aug. 15, 2018, file photo, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., answers a question during his appearance with the Public Policy Institute of California in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Election fallout: Blame abounds in House GOP leadership race

By Lisa Mascaro - Associated Press

Rep. Jim Jordan, (left), Ohio Republican, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, (right) California Republican, are both running to becomes the next House Minority Leader. Mr. McCarthy is expected to win the race, barring a surprise. But Mr. Jordan says that the losses in the midterm should be a wake-up call to the party. (Associated Press photographs)

Kevin McCarthy faces challenge from Jim Jordan to lead GOP in House

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2018 file photo, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., answers a question during his appearance with the Public Policy Institute of California, in Sacramento, Calif. Republicans lost their majority in this week's midterm elections, and conservatives are blaming the GOP establishment and angling for changes. McCarthy burned up the phone lines Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, shoring up his support. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Conservatives push for change after GOP loses the House

By LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

Conservatives agitate for change after GOP loses the House

By LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy is widely viewed as the front-runner to become Speaker of the House. (Associated Press)

Kevin McCarthy aims to become next House Speaker, if GOP can remain in power

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

The Latest: No sensitive items taken in McCarthy break in

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FILE - In this May 16, 2018, file photo, House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., listens during a roundtable in Washington. McCarthy says thieves broke into his office in Bakersfield, Calif., and that he's hoping for help from the public to identify them. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Police say no sensitive items taken in Rep McCarthy break-in

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FILE - In this Monday, April 30, 2018 file photo, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. Republicans are fighting to hold their ground in strongly Democratic California. Party delegates are meeting in San Diego this weekend to consider endorsements for candidates seeking statewide offices that are all held by Democrats. The outlook is challenging. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Kevin McCarthy’s office vandalized: Rock thrown through window, equipment stolen

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 24, 2018 file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., attends a news conference following a GOP caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. As Ryan bows out of Congress, he leaves no obvious heir apparent. House Republicans are scrambling to salvage their majority but also confronting a potentially messy GOP leadership battle regardless of which party controls the chamber after the November election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP fight over leadership after November vote to be messy

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2018 file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., center, talks with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., left, while House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks during a news conference in Washington. As Ryan bows out of Congress, he leaves no obvious heir apparent. House Republicans are scrambling to salvage their majority but also confronting a potentially messy GOP leadership battle regardless of which party controls the chamber after the November election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP risks messy leadership struggle after November vote

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., answers a question during his appearance with the Public Policy Institute of California, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. McCarthy blasted his home state of California as out of touch, hitting its leaders for increasing the gas tax while defending the Trump administration's policies on taxes and tariffs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kevin McCarthy, House majority leader, raises subpoena option in standoff over Google testimony

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks during a rally with President Donald Trump, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Lewis Center, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Jim Jordan speaker of the House bid excites conservatives, garners tea party and right-wing support

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, answers questions during an event with the Public Policy Institute of California in Sacramento on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. (Renee C. Byer/The Sacramento Bee via AP)

GOP’s McCarthy slams California Democrats, faces heckling

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Rep. Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican, (center) has built a reputation as a right-wing brawler, willing to battle Democrats and Republican leaders alike. He is challenging Rep. Kevin McCarthy, of California, to succeed outgoing House Speaker Paul D. Ryan.
walks to the House chamber as he prepares to file articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (Associated Press photographs)

Jim Jordan wants to replace Paul Ryan as House speaker

By David Sherfinski and Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, California Republican, listens during a roundtable on immigration policy in California in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 16, 2018. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Donald Trump should submit Korea deal to Senate as treaty for ratification: Kevin McCarthy

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, Texas Republican. (Associated Press/File)

Kevin Brady backs Kevin McCarthy as next speaker of the House

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, California Republican, listens during a roundtable on immigration policy in California in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 16, 2018. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Kevin McCarthy: New immigration proposal could get to the floor

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Ivanka Trump a businesswoman, fashion designer, author and reality television personality. She is the daughter Donald Trump, and former model Ivana Trump. Net worth: $2 billion. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Ivanka Trump to fundraise with Kevin McCarthy next month: Report

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy attends the presentation of the 23rd Congressional District of California merit awards Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Lancaster, Calif. McCarthy, the second-ranking House Republican, is used to being underestimated. The persistent and energetic conservative from Bakersfield, a corner of California you don't see in the movies, could end up the next House speaker, third in line to the presidency. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

From Bakersfield to DC, McCarthy’s unlikely rise in GOP

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press