U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, a prominent Republican voice on foreign policy, confirmed on Sunday that he will not be seeking re-election next year for his Texas seat. McCaul, once the head of the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees, has been a strong proponent of U.S. military support for Israel and Ukraine in their conflict with Russian forces. He … [Read more...] about Veteran GOP Foreign Policy Hawk Mike McCaul Ends Congressional Run After Two Decades
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End of an Era: Senator Joni Ernst Announces She Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek re-election in the coming year. This development, if confirmed, could have significant implications for the balance of power in the United States Senate. Senator Ernst, 55, was first elected to the Senate in 2014. She has confided in close associates about her decision not to run. An official announcement is expected on … [Read more...] about End of an Era: Senator Joni Ernst Announces She Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
McConnell Calls It Quits: Longtime GOP Leader Won’t Seek Reelection
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on Thursday that he will not run for re-election in 2018. This ends a long tenure as an influential figure who supported conservative causes but eventually ceded the field to President Donald Trump's fierce GOP populism. McConnell chose to announce his decision to not run for another term as Kentucky's Senate leader and to retire at the end … [Read more...] about McConnell Calls It Quits: Longtime GOP Leader Won’t Seek Reelection



