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Greene Resigns, Threatening GOP Majority Amid Rising Discontent

11/28/2025

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resigns from Congress after becoming eligible for a lifetime pension.
Her departure could weaken the GOP majority, which stands at 218 to 214.
Frustration grows as GOP members say Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) prioritizes the White House over interests.
Discontent surfaces as discharge petitions are used to push votes against Johnson's opposition.
Some members cite rising political violence as a factor affecting safety and morale.

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Story summary

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resigns from Congress after becoming eligible for a lifetime pension.
Her departure could weaken the GOP majority, which stands at 218 to 214.
Frustration grows as GOP members say Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) prioritizes the White House over interests.
Discontent surfaces as discharge petitions are used to push votes against Johnson's opposition.
Some members cite rising political violence as a factor affecting safety and morale.