Rep. Mike Gallagher Resigns to Join Defense Contractor Palantir

Gallagher, known for his role in pushing a TikTok ban bill, will leave Congress next month, reducing the Republican majority.

Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher, who led the bill to potentially ban TikTok, is resigning from Congress to join American surveillance firm Palantir.
Gallagher's departure on April 19 will narrow the Republican majority in the House to 217-213.
Before leaving, Gallagher chaired the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and was instrumental in passing the TikTok ban bill with bipartisan support.
His move to Palantir, a defense contractor, signals a continued focus on U.S.-China tensions, particularly concerning Taiwan.
Gallagher's new role at Palantir remains unspecified, but his involvement may enhance the company's focus on defense and surveillance in relation to China.