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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene says she plans to leave Congress on January 5th.
Her decision comes after months of political infighting and her recent break with President Trump.
NPR's Stephen Fowler Report screens departure could shift the balance inside the Republican Party heading into 2026.
Marjorie Taylor Greene rose to prominence as one of Trump's biggest defenders and more recently has become one of his biggest critics.
In an 11-minute social media video that blasts Republicans, House leadership,
and attacks by the president, she says she's had enough.
And I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president that we all fought for,
only to fight and win my election.
while Republicans will likely lose some midterms.
Green is now one of a record 40 House members and 10 senators, mostly Republicans,
who have indicated they do not plan to return to their seats after the 2026 elections.
Steven Powler, NPR News, Atlanta.
Authorities in North Carolina say four people were shot and wounded at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
The shooting happened in Concord at a holiday event on Friday.
Police Major Patrick Tierney spoke to the media shortly after the gunfire broke out last night.
Our annual tree lighting event is one of our most cherished and celebrated events in downtown Concord.
That sense of safety was shattered tonight by senseless gunfire.
Police say the shooting broke out between two suspects who were known to each other.
A fire broke out on a ship at the San Pedro Port in Southern California last night.