Yet another key Republican to retire, says Congress is ‘broken’

As House Speaker Mike Johnson flails, it's reached the point that some are starting to long for the days of former Kevin McCarthy's miserable tenure.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Mike Johnson's hapless speakership reaches new, embarrassing low Mike Johnson's hapless speakership reaches new, embarrassing low As House Speaker Mike Johnson flails, it's reached the point that some are starting to long for the days of former Kevin McCarthy's miserable tenure. MORE True the Vote admits: No evidence to support Georgia election claims Donald Trump said True the Vote found evidence of election fraud in 2020. According to True the Vote's attorneys, no such evidence exists. MORE True the Vote admits: No evidence to support Georgia election claims Donald Trump said True the Vote found evidence of election fraud in 2020. According to True the Vote's attorneys, no such evidence exists. MORE How much does Trump's immunity defense matter? Trump's immunity appeal certainly is a huge deal. But there are at least two of the former president's criminal cases where it's unlikely to have any impact. MORE How much does Trump's immunity defense matter? Trump's immunity appeal certainly is a huge deal. But there are at least two of the former president's criminal cases where it's unlikely to have any impact. MORE Yet another key Republican to retire, says Congress is 'broken' Mark Green led the impeachment crusade against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But instead of taking a victory lap, the Republican is retiring. MORE Yet another key Republican to retire, says Congress is 'broken' Mark Green led the impeachment crusade against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But instead of taking a victory lap, the Republican is retiring. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Livid Kansas City congressman rips thoughts-and-prayers Congress for doing 'nothing at all' on guns Trump keeps talking about 'sarcasm,' but struggles with its meaning Key Wisconsin Republican: 'Legislature will be up for grabs' after un-gerrymandering As Republican sounds alarm on Russian threat, GOP makes excuses for Trump attacks on NATO   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER