American politician and U.S. congressman from Florida
A 71-year-old fisherman and musician has died after being mauled by a large alligator at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park on Lake Apopka, northwest of Orlando. The alligator, just under 12 feet, was captured and killed as authorities investigated a spate of similar incidents this year in Florida.
Jim Jordan has won a secret-ballot vote to lead the House Republican Conference, signaling a tougher, more confrontational path as Republicans seek a path back from midterm losses. Scalise trails in the leadership race; the party faces internal divisions as it prepares for minority status.
The Times of Israel, New York Post, AP News and other outlets report that Jim Jordan has won the GOP minority leader election, defeating Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote. Jordan will lead the conference in the minority as the party prepares to challenge Democratic oversight, with additional leadership votes for whip and conference chair underway.