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Paul Ryan says economy is booming, but warns that new tariffs 'are not the solution'

The economy is "better off now," but tariffs are "not the solution," Ryan said.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks with reporters during his weekly press conference at the Capitol, July 12, 2018, in Washington.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan opposes family separation policy at border

The Wisconsin Republican said the policy should be addressed with legislation.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announces he will not run for reelection in 2018, in Washington, April 11, 2018.

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Does Speaker Ryan hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny'

Paul Ryan splits against Kevin McCarthy in Laurel v. Yanny debate.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, with Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy at right, has a light-hearted exchange with reporters about whether they hear "Yanny or Laurel," in a widely shared audio clip on the Internet at the start of a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 16, 2018.

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Drama between House chaplain and Speaker Ryan continues

Father Patrick Conroy, the House chaplain, rescinded his resignation letter, saying that if Speaker Ryan wants him gone he’d have to fire him outright.

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Father Patrick Conroy speaks during a memorial service at the National Statuary Hall of the Capitol Sept. 27, 2017, in Washington.

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Holy hell erupts on Capitol Hill after Speaker Ryan forces out House chaplain

Democrats call for an inquiry into the House chaplain's forced resignation.

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Democrats call for an inquiry into the House chaplain's forced resignation.

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Holy hell erupts after Speaker Ryan fires chaplain

Democrats call for an inquiry into the House chaplain’s forced resignation.

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File photo of former House Chaplain Patrick J. Conroy, Sept. 14, 2016.

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Democrats decry Speaker Ryan's decision to force out House chaplain

Democrats cry foul after Speaker Paul Ryan forces House chaplain's resignation.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan answers questions from children who joined their parents for "Take Your Child To Work" day during his weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol, April 26, 2018, in Washington, DC.

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Meghan McCain: 'Vilification of Paul Ryan... led to the rise of President Trump'

The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics, including House Speaker Paul Ryan's surprise decision not to run for re-election in 2018.

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VIDEO: Meghan McCain: 'Vilification of Paul Ryan... led to the rise of President Trump'

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Ryan names whom he supports as next House Speaker

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he supports Rep. Kevin McCarthy as successor.

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Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., holds his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 22, 2018.

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A replacement for House Speaker Paul Ryan

All eyes are on Ryan's deputy, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and Majority Whip Steve Scalise after Ryan announced he will not seek reelection.

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VIDEO: A replacement for House Speaker Paul Ryan

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Paul Ryan's exit marks another triumph of Trumpism: ANALYSIS

By announcing his retirement now, Ryan is getting ahead of a political storm.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan announces he will not seek re-election for another term in Congress, during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, April 11, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will leave Congress in January

Paul Ryan plans not to seek re-election.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announces his retirement during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., April 11, 2018.

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Ryan's retirement puts his House seat in Democrats' reach

It was Ryan who solidified the former swing district into firm GOP territory. His exit changes that.

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Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., holds his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 22, 2018.

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Did Speaker Ryan concede House to Democrats?

Will Democrats be able to capitalize on Ryan's leaving?

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announces he will not run for reelection in 2018, in Washington, April 11, 2018.

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VIDEO: The Wisconsin Republican cited family in his decision to not seek reelection and said he doesn't want his children to know him as a "weekend dad."

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VIDEO: The House speaker plans to leave Congress at the end of his term.

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VIDEO: House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Trump administration's actions on tariffs should be "more surgical and more targeted."

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House Speaker Paul Ryan under fire for deleted tweet on GOP tax cuts

House Speaker Paul Ryan's personal account Saturday deleted a tweet intended to promote the benefits of the GOP's tax cuts following a flood of mockery on social media.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-WI, speaks at a meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leadership in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Nov. 28, 2017, in Washington.

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Speaker Ryan on Charlottesville: 'There are no sides'

The House Speaker said there is "no moral relativism when it comes to neo-Nazis"

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House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks at his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 27, 2017.

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Speaker Paul Ryan wants 'contemporary' dress code in the House

Speaker Ryan was bashed by the media for enforcing a stringent dress code.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan takes questions about the Senate health care bill during his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill, July 13, 2017.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said his office will work with the Sergeant at Arms "to ensure the enforcement of appropriate business attire is updated."

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Paul Ryan foe touts blue-collar upbringing in campaign ad

Randy Bryce, a Democrat, wants to face off against House Speaker Paul Ryan.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks in Washington, May 2, 2017 and Randy Bryce appears at the Wisconsin State Capital on Feb. 24, 2015.

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VIDEO: One-on-one with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan

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VIDEO: "We have a long ways to go between now and September, but I share the president's frustration," Ryan said today in a press conference on Capitol Hill with other House GOP leaders.

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VIDEO: House Speaker Paul Ryan, who previously said on March 28 that he did not think Nunes should step down, defended Nunes' integrity but said he supports the decision.

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Sessions did not reveal under oath that he had contact with Russian ambassador.

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VIDEO: Paul Ryan rides a mustang to learn about their role in border security

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House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday he's concerned about classified information being leaked in the administration - calling for a "criminal investigation."

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VIDEO: House Speaker Paul Ryan quoted author Mark Helprin during his toast to the vice president.

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House Speaker Ryan Hopes White House Will Be 'Tempering Agent' for Trump

"We're different people," Ryan said of him and Trump.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Dec. 8, 2016.

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VIDEO: House Speaker Paul Ryan Gets a Lesson in 'Dabbing' The actions of Kansas Republican Roger Marshall's son left the House Speaker confused.

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Congressman's Teen Son 'Grounded' After Dabbing During Swearing-In Photo With Speaker Ryan

"You gonna sneeze?" House Speaker Paul Ryan asked the teen.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. administers the House oath of office to Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., during a mock swearing in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 3, 2017.

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Paul Ryan Poised to Remain Speaker After Closed-Door Vote

Republicans are meeting in a closed-door session today.

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VIDEO: Paul Ryan says, "This could be a really good night for America."

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VIDEO: Why Paul Ryan's Political Future May Be on the Line

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House Speaker Paul Ryan Ignores Donald Trump 'Twitter Storm,' Urges Voters to Do the Same

Ryan spoke to business leaders at his first open-press event of the week.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during the 1st Congressional District Republican Party of Wisconsin Fall Fest, Oct. 8, 2016 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
US Republican presidential candidate Trump was scheduled to attend the Fall Fest with Ryan, who said he was "sickened" by lewd and misogynistic comments Trump made as he described groping women in a 2005 video released on October 7, disinviting him from the political event in Wisconsin. / AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

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VIDEO: In A Minute: Paul Ryan

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Paul Ryan Campaigns to Fend Off Trump-Fueled Primary Challenger

Ryan is expected to win his Tuesday primary.

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Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 6, 2016.Paul Nehlen, a Republican primary challenger to House Speaker Paul Ryan, accuses Ryan of betraying the party in an "act of sabotage" against presidential nominee Donald Trump, Aug. 3, 2016, in Janesville, Wisconsin.

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Paul Ryan Blasts Primary Opponent for Muslim Deportation Remark

The House speaker is facing a tough primary challenge.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks to the media during his weekly news conference on Capitol Hill, April 21, 2016 in Washington.

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Paul Ryan: Only Endorsements I Want Are From Voters

Ryan responded to Trump's non-endorsement today.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters it looks like Hillary Clinton got preferential treatment from the FBI in its investigation of the former secretary of state's use of a private email server for government business, July 6, 2016.

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House Democrats Slam Speaker Paul Ryan for Instagram Post With Interns

Paul Ryan's selfie with House interns has prompted a backlash on social media from Democrats.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters it looks like Hillary Clinton got preferential treatment from the FBI in its investigation of the former secretary of state's use of a private email server for government business, July 6, 2016.

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Speaker Paul Ryan Calls for Party Unity at Republican Convention, But Shies Away from Trump Mentions

Ryan called for Republicans to unite against Hillary Clinton.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters it looks like Hillary Clinton got preferential treatment from the FBI in its investigation of the former secretary of state's use of a private email server for government business, July 6, 2016.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan's Instagram Post Raises Questions About Diversity on Capitol Hill

Paul Ryan's selfie with House interns has prompted a backlash on social media.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters it looks like Hillary Clinton got preferential treatment from the FBI in its investigation of the former secretary of state's use of a private email server for government business, July 6, 2016.