Freedom Caucus taps Rep. Harris as next chief

The big picture: Harris will be tasked with leading the group of conservative hardliners, who routinely make demands on key pieces of legislation.

• Often described as a thorn in leadership's side, the Freedom Caucus played played key roles in former Speaker John Boehner's (R-Ohio) decision to step down, as well as in the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Catch up quick: The Freedom Caucus was left searching for new leadership after Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) lost his primary election and stepped down early from the role.

• Meadows went on to be former President Trump's chief of staff, while Jordan now chairs the House Judiciary Committee.
• The group has been at a bit of a crossroads in terms of its future role and direction, part of which will be determined by the outcome of the Nov. 5 vote
• Those questions have been compounded by internal discord, notably the decision in July to expel one of its early members, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), over his decision to endorse Good's primary opponent.