Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 4, 2:48 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 3:24 PM ET · 18 sources, 20 articles
What's being reported
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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