Eric cantor to step down as majority leader

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) will resign from his leadership post in the wake of his shocking primary defeat, according to multiple reports. Cantor is expected to step down by

the end of July. Cantor is scheduled to meet with the GOP leadership at 4 p.m. today to discuss his future plans. SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEK Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the

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