U.S. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will reportedly back the current speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., for a limited temporary speakership role so that lawmakers can hit key funding deadlines coming this year. …

Some Republicans were immediately critical of the news, which was reported by Punchbowl News. Whether Jordan goes through with the plan or can be dissuaded by other Republicans remains to be seen.

[It’s great when a plan comes together. It’s a lot less great when no plan exists in the first place. — Ed]