"Ugly Battle Erupts Over Jim Jordan's Bid for US House Speaker"

Republican lawmakers have reported receiving death threats and facing intimidation tactics from supporters of Jim Jordan as his bid for the US House Speaker position faces opposition. Jordan, a right-wing Republican from Ohio, has disavowed the threats. The infighting within the Republican Party comes after Jordan failed to secure enough support for the speakership for the second time. The leadership battle has left the Republican-controlled House unable to pass bills or approve emergency aid requests, leading to discussions about empowering acting Speaker Patrick McHenry temporarily.