Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., second from right, leaves after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)In this image provided by House Television, Rep. Steny Hoyer speaks on the House floor, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (House Television via AP)Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., leaves after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., leaves after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., leaves after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., second from right, leaves after speaking on the House floor at the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)