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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), a long-serving member of Congress and former chair of key committees, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. McCaul, who handily won re-election in 2024, cited a desire for new challenges. His departure follows the retirement announcements of two other House Republicans. While he'll complete his current term, McCaul plans to continue serving in national security and foreign policy. His recent comments touched upon the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Israel's actions against Hamas.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.