Confrontations escalate as Jim Jordan's pursuit of US House Speaker position takes a hostile turn

Republican lawmakers claim that they have faced intimidation and death threats from supporters of Jim Jordan as his bid for the US House of Representatives speakership faces hurdles. Several Republicans revealed that they had experienced pressure campaigns by Jordan's backers, resulting in him losing a second vote for the gavel. While Jim Jordan, a right-wing Republican from Ohio, disavowed the harassment, some anti-Jordan Republicans accused local conservative leaders and right-wing influencers supporting him of using inappropriate persuasion tactics. The infighting continues as Jordan failed for the second time to gain enough support for the speakership, leading to a prolonged leadership battle that has left the Republican-controlled House unable to pass bills or approve White House requests. Meanwhile, Democrats have remained unified in support of their own leader, Hakeem Jeffries, and there have been discussions about empowering acting Speaker Patrick McHenry temporarily.