Boehner to retire end of October rather than face a major fight for his job as Speaker.

NY Times is reporting that  

"Speaker John A. Boehner, under intense pressure from conservatives in his party, will resign one of the most powerful positions in government and give up his House seat at the end of October, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

Editor's notes:  No comment from me.  I would just sound like a sore winner.