Hoyer Retires Amid Frustration Over House Straying from Founders' Vision and Core Principles

Steny Hoyer, a former House Democrat leader, has announced his retirement from Congress, citing that the House has strayed from its founding vision. He made the announcement on the House chamber floor, revealing he won't seek re-election. Hoyer was previously the No. 2 Democrat under Speaker Nancy Pelosi and served for nearly three decades in the House of Representatives. The decision comes as the party faces internal conflicts and shifting priorities.