Wave of GOP Retirements Hits House Amid Congressional Chaos

Several key Republican figures, including committee chairs, announce retirement, signaling potential concerns over party's future in Congress.

15 House Republicans, including high-profile committee chairs, have announced retirements, raising questions about the GOP's prospects in 2024.
The retirements include influential figures like Tennessee's Mark Green, Wisconsin's Mike Gallagher, and Washington's Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Internal divisions and a historically unproductive Congress have fueled frustrations within the GOP, contributing to the decision to retire for some.
Democrats view the Republican retirements as an opportunity to gain control of the House in the upcoming elections.
The National Republican Congressional Committee and Speaker Mike Johnson's office have not commented on whether the retirements signal a warning for the GOP.