"Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck's Early Exit Shrinks House Majority"

Representative Ken Buck, a Republican from Colorado, has announced his early departure from Congress, further reducing his party's slim majority in the House of Representatives. Buck, who had previously announced his retirement, cited his desire to spend more time with his family and his dissatisfaction with his party's election denialism and response to the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault. His early exit creates additional challenges for House Republicans as they navigate ongoing crises and a looming government spending bill deadline.