The deposed former speaker has made clear he plans to stay at least through the speakership election before ending his House career, two people familiar with the matter tell POLITICO.
I'm personally not surprised. I wonder if this is to position himself as the GOP candidate for the CA Senate election next year.
Third paragraph: "In a short media gaggle with reporters after publication, McCarthy said he planned to run for reelection, had not considered resigning and he will stick around: 'I’m still here finishing my job.'"