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Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. He’s not alone.

The “young gun” from California who rose rapidly through Republican ranks and eventually became speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives announced Wednesday that he would resign later this month.  Rep. Kevin McCarthy, whose nine-month speakership ended with his ouster in October, announced his departure in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. He touted the American […]

Ex-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Says He Will Leave Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican Kevin McCarthy, who won and lost the role of speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in a tumultuous nine months this year, said on Wednesday that he will leave Congress, bringing an end to his 17-year congressional career. “I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year […]

Kevin McCarthy Resignation Sparks Fears of Republicans Dying

Conservative leaders are fearful that House Republicans could lose their razor-thin majority in 2024 given the chamber’s elderly members. The fears spread on Wednesday after U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican and former House Speaker, announced his plans to resign from Congress at the end of the year. The announcement culminated a tumultuous year […]

Kevin McCarthy isn’t the only Californian miserable in Congress

WASHINGTON —  Kevin McCarthy has some company as he heads for the House exits. Although they don’t agree on much these days, members of Congress are on the same page about one thing: It’s an especially miserable time to have their job, especially if you represent California. With California’s Dec. 8 filing deadline to decide on […]

Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy announces he’s leaving Congress

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who this fall became the first speaker to be ousted from power in the middle of a congressional term, said Wednesday he will resign from office at the end of this month. His exit is a blow to his successor, Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Republicans, further cutting the already […]

Kevin McCarthy will retire from Congress at end of year

WASHINGTON —  Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not seek another term in Congress, ending a tumultuous two-decade career in public office that was marked by a swift ascent and descent in Washington GOP leadership. He said he would leave the House by the end of the year. McCarthy announced his decision days before the state’s […]