"Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher Declines Re-Election Bid Amid Controversy"

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a prominent Republican Congressman known for his stance against the Chinese government, announced that he will not seek re-election after refusing to support the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a move that angered fellow Republicans. Gallagher, who has represented northeastern Wisconsin since 2017, cited a desire to not grow old in Washington as his reason for retiring. His decision comes after the GOP's failed attempt to oust Mayorkas over the handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that has become a focal point for the party ahead of the upcoming elections.