Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., and several dozen other lawmakers are expressing frustration with the current state of affairs in Congress, leading some to retire early. The 118th Congress has been marked by tumultuous events, including multiple failed attempts at electing a speaker, flirtations with the debt ceiling, and government shutdown threats.
One significant event was the House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which ultimately failed. This, along with what some lawmakers perceive as the politicization of impeachment, has contributed to a sense of disillusionment among members like Buck.
