Prominent U.S. Representative Peter King on Monday said he will not seek re-election next year and will retire from
Congress after his current term expires, marking the 20th House
Republican to announce plans to leave.
King, 75, has represented his
New York district since 1993.
A growing number of U.S. President Donald Trump's fellow
Republicans, including some high-profile conservative lawmakers, have announced plans to leave the lower chamber after next year's election.