"Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher Announces Retirement After Defying Party on Mayorkas Impeachment"
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Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who voted against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, announced his retirement from Congress at the end of his fourth term in January 2025. Gallagher defended his decision and stated that electoral politics was never meant to be a career. House Republicans had pushed for Mayorkas' impeachment, but the resolution failed in a close vote. Gallagher's retirement comes amidst ongoing political dynamics within the House.
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- Why Mike Gallagher’s unexpected retirement announcement matters MSNBC
- After defying GOP on Mayorkas impeachment, Gallagher to retire Roll Call
- Wisconsin Republican Mike Gallagher will not seek re-election Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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