Just weeks after his historically short term as speaker ended, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving Congress at the end of the year. In an editorial published by the Wall Street Journal, McCarthy said that he would be stepping down from Congress “to serve America in new ways.” Recommended Links:Mike Johnson ‘clearly violating federal laws’ with ‘laughable’ filings: ethics complaint’Utter chaos’ puts GOP House majority in jeopardy as donors focus on Senate: report’It’s childish’: Multiple GOPers considering bailing Congress over House ‘dysfunction’Republican…