Kevin McCarthy Resigns as House Speaker, Leaving Congress by Year's End

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has announced his resignation from Congress after being ousted as House speaker. In an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal, McCarthy stated that he will depart from the House at the end of the year to serve America in new ways and support the next generation of leaders. McCarthy highlighted his accomplishments during his tenure, including passing legislation on border security, energy independence, and reducing the deficit. With McCarthy's departure, the House GOP margin will decrease to just two, making it crucial for Republicans to maintain unity in passing legislation.