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Record number of lawmakers retiring from Congress ahead of midterms
Lawmakers are leaving Washington in record numbers.
By Benjamin Siegel - March 29, 2026, 6:07 AM
On Friday, Republican Congressman Sam Graves of Missouri became the 36th Republican and 57th House member to announce plans not to seek re-election, saying it was time to "pass the torch" to a new generation. In fact, more Republicans are retiring ahead of the midterms than at any point in nearly a century, according to an ABC News tally of retirement announcements and a review of historical data since 1930 compiled by the Brookings Institution.
Heading for the exits
That's a larger cohort than the 34 Republicans who did not run to keep their seats in 2018, when Republicans lost the majority in a 40-seat wave election to Democrats during the first Trump administration.
It includes powerful committee chairs, including Graves and Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, the Republican leader of the House Budget Committee; veterans such as retired Navy SEAL Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas and retired Air Force brigadier general Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska; and 20 Republicans running for Senate or governor of their home states.
Two other Republicans, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee, retired before the end of the term. Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost his primary in Texas this month.
"Republicans are staring down the barrel of the minority party, which is not a fulfilling place to be in federal politics in 2026," said Casey Burgat, the director of the Legislative Affairs Program at George Washington University.
So far, 21 House Democrats have announced plans to retire, more than the total that left ahead of the 2018 midterms, but fewer than the 29 Democrats who did not run for office again before the party lost the House majority in 2021. Of that cohort, eight launched bids for Senate or governor of their home states. Another Democrat, former Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, has already left Congress and won the New Jersey governor's race last fall.
Many reasons for leaving
Many of the lawmakers cited personal reasons, including long careers and their families, as shaping their decisions not to seek office again.
Others dropped re-election bids following redistricting fights that scrambled political maps and would have forced them to campaign in new districts.
The group of retiring members, particularly the Democrats, includes influential party leaders who have spent decades in Congress, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, and former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
The 86-year-old Democrats began their political lives decades ago, as interns together in the 1960s for then-Maryland Sen. Daniel Brewster.
Still, some of the oldest members of Congress, such as 88-year-old Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., and 87-year-old Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., are running for re-election.
Rep. Jared Golden, 43, a moderate Democrat from Maine, surprised some colleagues when he announced plans to retire from his Trump-leaning district.
In his announcement, he pointed to the "increasing incivility and plain nastiness" of politics, and "recent incidents of political violence" that factored into his decision to leave public life.
"As a father, I have to consider whether the good I can achieve outweighs everything my family endures as a result," he wrote in the Bangor Daily News.
Golden also voiced frustration with the state of Congress and the longest shutdown in government history last fall, arguing that the dysfunction led him to reconsider his options.
With redistricting from both parties carving up the House map and leaving fewer truly competitive swing districts, politicians may be motivated by what helps them win primaries elections, over what can be done through legislative compromise across Capitol Hill, Burgat said.
"Compromise has become a dirty word," he told ABC News.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/record-number-lawmakers-retiring-congress-ahead-midterms/story?id=131501248
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The CHARLIE KIRK file
Charles James Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 and was its executive director. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Turning Point Action (TPAction) and a member of the Council for National Policy (CNP). The Washington Post described him as "one of the most prominent voices on the right" in his later years.[2]
Kirk was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights, Illinois. In high school, Kirk actively engaged in politics, supporting Republican candidateMark Kirk(no relation) and his U.S. Senate campaign. He briefly attended Harper College before dropping out to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery. In 2012, Kirk founded TPUSA, a conservative student organization that quickly grew with backing from donors likeFoster Friess.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kirk
FOSTER FRIESS
In addition to Santorum's faith, opposition to women’s abortion rights, and hawkish foreign policy leanings, the possibility of defeating incumbent President Barack Obama was a major component of Friess's decision to back Santorum's campaign.[27] Friess reportedly considered major contributions to American Crossroads, the super PAC founded by Republican National Committee chair Ed Gillespie and formerGeorge W. Bush White House strategist Karl Rove.[28][29]
Friess also donated $100,000 to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to help defeat the Democrats' recall effort in 2011. He reportedly invested more than $3 million in conservative commentatorTucker Carlson'sThe Daily Caller website.[22] At one of the semi-annual, private seminars held by the Koch brothers in June 2011, Friess was recognized for his donation exceeding $1 million to theKochs'political activities.[30]
While being interviewed by NBC correspondent Andrea Mitchell regarding contraception, Friess said, "And this contraceptive thing, my gosh, it's so – it's such – inexpensive, you know, back in my days, they used Bayer Aspirin for contraception. The gals put it between their knees and it wasn't that costly."[25][31] Friess later apologized for the comment. [32]
Friess was also an advisor to Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization to which he donated seed money.[33]
In October 2017, Friess said he was exploring a possible candidacy for the Senate challenging Wyoming Senator John Barrasso for the Republican nomination,[34] at the request ofSteve Bannon.[35] However, in April 2018, he instead decided to enter the crowded Republican field to replace term-limited Governor Matt Mead. Friess was defeated in the primary, coming in second to State Treasurer Mark Gordon by 38,951 votes (33%) to 29,842 (25.3%).[35]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foster_Friess
MARK KIRK
Early life and education
Kirk as president ofSeal and Serpentin 1981.
Kirk was born in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Judith Ann (Brady) and Francis Gabriel "Frank" Kirk.[7][8] After graduating from New Trier East High School in 1977 he attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, for two years, before briefly attending the Autonomous University of Mexico[9] and subsequently transferring to Cornell University, where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in History.[10] While at Cornell University, Kirk served as the president of The Seal and Serpent Society.[11] Kirk later obtained a master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) fromGeorgetown University Law Center.[12][13]
Tenure During his time in the House, Kirk compiled a centrist voting record, tending to vote more liberally on social issues and more conservatively on foreign policy issues.[17]
Kirk was a member of the HouseIran Working Group the founder and co-chair of the House U.S.-China Working Group**,[32]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Kirk
China Working Group
Select Members (as of 23 Nov 2024)
Judy Chu CA-27
James Clyburn SC-06
Sheila Jackson Lee TX-18
Adam Schiff CA-28
Bennie Thompson MS-02
Maxine Waters CA-43
Former members include:
Mark Kirk, former co-chair
Michele Bachmann
Tim Walz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States%E2%80%93China_Working_Group
CHARLIE KIRK' deep state connections tie directly to the UNITED STATES-CHINA WORKING GROUP… Current members ADAM SCHIFF, MAXINE WATERS… Former member TIM WALZ….
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Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
Everybody Loved Charlie!
Sep 12, 2025,10:01AM
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115191689087302108
Apr 03, 2018 9:11:01 PM EDT1001
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Where do roads lead?
Each prince is associated with a cardinal direction: north, south, east and west.
Sacrifice.Collect.
[Classified]-1
[Classified]-2
Tunnels.
Table 29.
D-Room H
D-Room R
D-Room C
Pure EVIL.
'Conspiracy'
EVIL
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What is Q Clearance?
What hint does that explicitly refer to?
DOE?
Who would have the goods on U1?
Does stating 'Q' refer that person works in DOE?
No.
Does it refer that someone dropping such information has the highest level of security within all departments?
Why is this relevant?
(May 2010) BO "Russia should be viewed as a friendly partner under Section 123 the Atomic Energy Act of 1954" after agreeing to a new nuclear weapons reduction deal and helping US w/ Iran.
Who is the enemy?
What is being continually stated by all D's?
Russia is what?
What did the Russia reset really provide?
Clearance/pathway to complete the U1 deal?
Why is the Canadian PM so important?
They never thought they were going to lose.
The calm before the storm.
Q
Sep 07, 2018 3:49:40 PM EDT2108
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https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1038146899046477825
#FLY[RR]FLY#
Desperate people do desperate things.
It is during this period of time that surveillance pays off.
When does aBIRDsing?
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I’m hopeful my time spent here was not wasted.
Note few if any shills inside this thread. Reason for that. It’s being monitored, recorded, and analyzed and don’t want the clutter.
Take good care. God bless.
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Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115693285064758445
One month before a monster took him away from us, the Great Charlie Kirk finished his final Book, “Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life.” As Charlie often said, “If I’m to be known for anything, I want to be known for being courageous for my Faith.” Charlie cared deeply about God and Country and, in this powerful book, his Wisdom, Courage, and Conviction inspires us all to turn to God for guidance against the Evil in this World, which we too can overcome,SO HELP US GOD. Get your copy today at 45books.com, or anywhere books are sold!
45books.com
Dec 09, 2025,11:03PM
SO HELP US GOD
S O H E L P U S G O D
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Rogue operators are here.
Failed to shut down site.
Protected.
This will only get worse.
Archive and coordinate.
Crumbs dropped will soon paint the full picture.
The picture will open the eyes of the world.
We can't do it without you.
God bless you all.
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Apr 09, 2018 12:56:35 PM EDT
Anonymous ID: 97b366 No. 967123
>>967105
Not mine, No FB.
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>>967123
YOU are being TRACKED.
NO FB account required.
This isBIGGERthan you think.
Agencies attached.
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Nov 02, 2017 1:44:30 PM EDT48
Anonymous ID: zGyR4tyi No. 147640127
What is Q Clearance?
What hint does that explicitly refer to?
DOE?
Who would have the goods on U1?
Does stating 'Q' refer that person works in DOE?
No.
Does it refer that someone dropping such information has the highest level of security within all departments?
Why is this relevant?
(May 2010) BO "Russia should be viewed as a friendly partner under Section 123 the Atomic Energy Act of 1954" after agreeing to a new nuclear weapons reduction deal and helping US w/ Iran.
Who is the enemy?
What is being continually stated by all D's?
Russia is what?
What did the Russia reset really provide?
Clearance/pathway to complete the U1 deal?
Why is the Canadian PM so important?
They never thought they were going to lose.
The calm before the storm.
Oct 01, 2018 3:15:19 PM EDT2303
Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 000000 No. 313
[Quick History Lesson]
https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/1046483677184700420
>>>
https://twitter.com/KatrinaPierson/status/1046751452629270528
Why is the D party fighting to change history?
Facts matter!
False narrative "Old D party is now new R party" line no longer swallowed.
SHEEP NO MORE.
Q
SHEEP NO MORE
S H E E P N O M O R E
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Hard to swallow.
Important to progress.
Who are the puppet masters?
House of Saud (6+++) - $4 Trillion+
Rothschild (6++) - $2 Trillion+
Soros (6+) - $1 Trillion+
Focus on above (3).
Public wealth disclosures – False.
Many governments of the world feed the ‘Eye’.
Think slush funds (feeder).
Think war (feeder).
Think environmental pacts (feeder).
Triangle has (3) sides.
Eye of Providence.
Follow the bloodlines.
What is the keystone?
Does Satan exist?
Does the ‘thought’ of Satan exist?
Who worships Satan?
What is a cult?
Epstein island.
What is a temple?
What occurs in a temple?
Worship?
Why is the temple on top of a mountain?
How many levels might exist below?
What is the significance of the colors, design and symbol above the dome?
Why is this relevant?
Who are the puppet masters?
Have the puppet masters traveled to this island?
When? How often? Why?
“Vladimir Putin: The New World Order Worships Satan”
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Only one name appears to be missing from the list, Pam
Putin, Vladimir
Jeffrey Epstein Reportedly Ran Kremlin’s Largest Honeytrap and Blackmail Operation
Feb 01, 2026 17:37
Deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein allegedly played a key role in one of the largest known sexual blackmail operations connected to Russian intelligence, according to Daily Mail.
Journalists calculated that newly released documents in the Epstein case contain 1,056 references to Russia and Vladimir Putin, and 9,629 references to Moscow.
Citing intelligence sources, the British outlet reported on February 1 that Epstein’s private social network and parties were instrumental in collecting compromising material on high-profile Western political and business figures.
Daily Mail attributes its findings to sources within US and allied intelligence communities. These sources claim that Epstein was used in a classic “honeytrap” operation—a method where individuals are lured into intimate encounters with planted agents, with interactions secretly recorded for blackmail.
The materials obtained were allegedly funneled to Russian intelligence agencies. The report asserts that the operation involved Ghislaine Maxwell—currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking—who had ties to her father, Robert Maxwell, a businessman long suspected of cooperating with the KGB and Mossad in the 1970s.
https://united24media.com/latest-news/jeffrey-epstein-reportedly-ran-kremlins-largest-honeytrap-and-blackmail-operation-15534
Epstein files reveal mentions of Vladimir Putin, intelligence allegations and contacts with Russia
Feb 02, 2026
Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case have sparked renewed attention to alleged connections between the late financier and high-level figures in Russia, including President Vladimir Putin and purported intelligence networks. While the claims are serious and widely circulated in media reports, concrete evidence linking Epstein to formal Russian intelligence operations remains unverified.
A tranche of internal emails and communications unveiled by the US Department of Justice includes more than 1,000 references to Putin and nearly 10,000 mentioning Moscow, according to The Standard.
In one 2011 email according to the outlet, an unnamed intermediary writes that Epstein planned an “appointment with Putin” in Russia, with travel arrangements discussed through a contact identified only as “Igor.”
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/epstein-files-reveal-mentions-of-vladimir-putin-intelligence-allegations-and-contacts-with-russia/articleshow/127857338.cms?from=mdr
Epstein ran 'world's largest honeytrap operation' for KGB, met Putin, security officials claim
Published: Feb 01, 2026, 16:08 IST | Updated: Feb 01, 2026, 16:08 IST
Jeffrey Epstein lured powerful men into a honeytrap?
Jeffrey Epstein is suspected of running the world's biggest "honeytrap" racket on behalf of Russia intelligence agency, the KGB. He even met Russian President Vladimir Putin after being convicted in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution, The Daily Mail reported. More than three million new documents linked to Epstein were released, and there are1,056 documents with Putin's name in them. Further, there are 9,629 of them referring to Moscow.
Epstein Files: US security officials believe that Jeffrey Epstein was running a honeytrap operation for Russia's intelligence agency, the KGB. His sex empire was a way to trap the rich and famous, and he shared information on them with Putin.
https://www.wionews.com/photos/epstein-files-photos-kgb-honeytrap-russia-bill-gates-trump-musk-1769940743529
Emails reveal new theory about whom Jeffrey Epstein was really working for
Published Feb. 2, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET
Thousands of cryptic messages tying Jeffrey Epstein to Vladimir Putin have been discovered in the latest release of files related to the late pedophile financier — raising a new theory about who he was really working for.
Emails showing unnamed sources discussing meetings between Epstein and the Russian president are prompting questions about whether the disgraced Wall Street figure may have trafficked girls from Russia in a state-backed effort to run the world’s “largest honeytrap” to snare the rich and the powerful.
Putin is named almost 1,000 times in the latest tranche of documents released Friday, while there are almost 10,000 references to Moscow.
People close to the Russian tyrant say he maintained his links to Epstein even after the financier’s 2008 conviction for engaging a child in prostitution.
https://nypost.com/2026/02/02/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-bragged-about-ties-to-putin-procured-russian-girls/
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Epstein’s ties to Russian and Belarusian networks revealed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjj16ZSpnFU
Putin's Name Mentioned 1,000 Times In Epstein Files? Jeffery Built Ties With Russian Envoys?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bMGzsDaj7g
RUSSIAN GIRL TRADER! WAS EPSTEIN PUTIN'S PERSONAL AGENT?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bTgzOPYJ4Q
Was Jeffery Epstein secretly working for Russia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvauItw1xjg
Epstein Russia Connection Explained, New Documents Raise Big Questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T46RTi-ttQA video deleted
Putin, Epstein, and the Secret Spy Web No One Is Talking About | What the Files Really Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rn9qdJCfWc
Was Russia using Epstein as a blackmail operation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpcp_5eVdNY
Jeffrey Epstein’s Mysterious Russia Link Exposed in New Documents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJhDFRfy_f0
US NEWS LIVE: Explosive Russia Link Found in Epstein Email Records
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOzBgmegYik
Epstein Files: Jeffrey Had SECRET Cameras With Russians Involved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZUNIO4VoqA
Russian trail in Epstein files
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uruuK_vyfyI
Was Epstein A Russian Spy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=007bzp86_O8
Was Jeffrey Epstein trying to blackmail people for Russia using compromising material?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FfDCukxfxM
The Epstein Files: Russia’s Hidden Role Exposed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NepV8oRoPac
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