Paul Ryan’s decision comes ahead of midterm elections that were already looking treacherous for Republicans, who risk losing control of the House.
John Wagner Robert Costa, Seung Min Kim
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WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis., told colleagues Wednesday that he will not seek reelection this year, ending a nearly 20-year tenure in Congress and adding further uncertainty about whether embattled Republicans can maintain control of the House.