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Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress

He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber.

Sources (1)· Oct 12, 4:30 PM

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The Washington Post· Oct 12, 4:30 PMSpeaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress

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