Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly

Republican lawmakers say they have been targeted by intimidation tactics, including death threats, from allies of Jim Jordan as his bid for the US House of Representatives speakership falters.

Several Republicans told reporters they had been subject to a pressure campaign by supporters of Mr Jordan, who lost a second vote for the gavel on Wednesday.

Mr Jordan, a right-wing Republican from Ohio, has condemned the threats.

A hardline conservative revolt ousted the last Speaker on 3 October.

A third vote to elect a Speaker may happen on Thursday, and...