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GOP Rep. Mark Green, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, announced he will resign from Congress after the House votes on Trump's domestic policy package, citing a new private sector opportunity. His departure will impact the GOP's slim majority in the House, and a special election will be held to fill his seat.
Rep. Mark Green, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, plans to resign from Congress, which will further weaken the already slim Republican majority in the House. He cited an opportunity in the private sector as the reason for his departure, which is expected to occur after the House votes on the Trump budget bill.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green announced he will resign from Congress after the passage of President Trump's budget bill, citing an opportunity in the private sector; his departure could impact the Republican majority in the House.
Rep. Mark Green plans to resign from Congress after four terms to accept a private-sector job, with his retirement coinciding with a key House vote on a GOP domestic-policy megabill. The article also covers ongoing legislative efforts, including House and Senate negotiations on major bills, efforts to limit presidential power, and other political developments. Green's departure may create a vacancy in Tennessee, leading to a special election, and highlights ongoing political dynamics in Congress.
House Homeland Security Chair Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., announced his retirement from Congress after three terms, citing the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas and a desire to return to his home district. Green, who oversaw Mayorkas' impeachment, expressed frustration with Washington and hinted at a potential run for governor in 2026. He is the fifth Republican committee chair to forgo re-election. The GOP primary to replace Green is scheduled for August 1, with former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry announcing her candidacy for Green's U.S. House seat as a Democrat.
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green announced his retirement at the end of his current term, following the successful impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Green, who cited the broken state of the country and Congress, had led the committee's investigation into Mayorkas. His unexpected retirement comes amid speculation about a potential run for Tennessee's governorship, making him the fifth Republican House committee chair to announce they won't seek re-election.
Representative Mark Green, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, has announced that he will not seek re-election, following his oversight of the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Green, a Republican from Tennessee, cited accomplishing his goals in securing borders and holding Mayorkas accountable as reasons for his departure. His decision adds to the growing number of powerful GOP chairmen who will not return to Congress, including Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Mike Gallagher.
Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green announced his retirement after leading the impeachment push against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing the broken state of the country and Congress as a reason to return home. Green, who previously served as an Army surgeon and in the state Senate, has a controversial history, including withdrawing his nomination as Army secretary and making unsubstantiated claims about vaccines causing autism. His retirement opens up the 7th Congressional District seat, with potential candidates already emerging for the 2026 election.
Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green announces retirement, citing brokenness of Congress and the need to fight against Washington. Green, who led the impeachment push against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has served since 2019 and previously faced controversy over remarks about Muslims, LGBTQ+ Americans, and vaccines. His decision not to seek re-election leaves his congressional seat open for the 2026 race, with potential candidates emerging from both Republican and Democratic parties.
TikTok confirms that its app source code is written by Chinese engineers, which has raised concerns among top House Republican Mark Green over the Chinese Communist Party potentially gaining "back door" access to Americans' data. TikTok's Vice President of Public Policy Michael Beckerman responded to Green's concerns, stating that the company has a "global engineering workforce" and that all software and source code is inspected by Oracle and a separate third-party under Project Texas. However, Green remains concerned and may use a subpoena to compel testimony from TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.