Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Watch John Boehner's full statement on his resignation
House Speaker John Boehner announced Friday to fellow Republicans in a closed-door session that he would resign from his speakership and Congress at the end of October. In a news conference that afternoon, Boehner endorsed his No. 2 Kevin McCarthy as the next speaker, spoke of Pope Francis' speech to Congress, and told reporters that he wasn't concerned with legacies.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

56:44
April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:45
April 29, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:45
April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:45
April 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
April 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

57:46
April 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:44
April 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:44
April 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:45
April 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:44
April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode