Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has said he will not seek re-election in November. Axios reports the eleven-term U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, second in line to the presidency, “has told confidants that he will announce soon that he won’t run for reelection.”
UPDATE: 9:01 AM –
MSNBC reports NBC News has confirmed Speaker Ryan will not seek re-election.
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