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PBS Newshour

House Speaker Paul Ryan decides to leave on his own terms

Season 2018 Episode 127 | 8m 20s

The man who is third in line of succession to the presidency, the most powerful Republican in Congress, is calling it a career and will not seek re-election. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's decision today rippled up and down Pennsylvania Avenue, and beyond. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff to discuss how other Republicans are reacting and the race to fill his role.

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