"Rep. Patrick McHenry, Former Acting House Speaker, Announces Retirement from Congress"

Rep. Patrick McHenry, who briefly served as acting House speaker in October, has announced that he will not seek reelection next year. McHenry, a 10-term congressman from North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, cited the end of a season as the reason for his retirement. He did not indicate his future plans. McHenry gained attention during his temporary role as acting speaker, but he had previously kept a lower profile in Congress. His departure adds to the growing list of House members who will not seek reelection in 2024. McHenry's district is expected to remain in Republican hands.