Nancy Pelosi
The latest on Representative Nancy Pelosi, the current speaker of the House of Representatives. Born March 26, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, she married Paul Pelosi in 1963 and has represented San Francisco, California in Congress since 1987. She has led Democrats in the House since 2003. Over her tenure she has become the first woman to lead a party in Congress, the first female speaker of the House and is currently the highest-ranked woman in line of succession to the presidency in U.S. history.
Capitol Riot Commission in Limbo as Republicans, Democrats Split Over Scope
More than 100 days after a violent siege at the U.S. Capitol that was intended to disrupt the certification of President Joe Biden's election, Congress continues to mull whether it will create a 9/11 Commission-style independent body to study what happened.
Pelosi Under Fire for Saying George Floyd Sacrificed Himself For Justice
"Thank you, George Floyd, for sacrificing your life for justice," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said after a Minnesota jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of George Floyd's murder.
Can Maxine Waters Be Impeached and Removed From Congress?
Waters has come under fire from Republicans over her remarks that protesters need to get "more confrontational" if Derek Chauvin isn't convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Pelosi Says Waters Should 'Absolutely Not' Apologize for Minnesota Comment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Monday that Representative Maxine Waters has no reason to apologize for comments she made in Minnesota that resulted in backlash from Republicans.
Supreme Court Lifetime Appointments Opposed by 63% of Americans: Poll
Just 38 percent of Americans approve of a Democratic plan to add four new justices to the nation's top court.
GOP Says Dems Equal Pay Bill Will Lead to 'Frivolous' Litigation
Equal pay legislation proposed by House Democrats faces opposition from Republicans and business groups. They argue the bill will hinder employers and lead to unnecessary lawsuits.
Democrats' Court-Packing Plan Dead on Arrival as Pelosi Won't Consider It
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has nixed a proposal to expand the U.S. Supreme Court, telling reporters Thursday that she won't advance legislation some Democrats unveiled this week.
Nancy Pelosi Was to Retire From Politics Before Trump Win in 2016: New Book
Reports in 'Madam Speaker' say that the shock of Hillary Clinton's defeat spurred the House Speaker to stay on.
Nancy Pelosi Sparks Backlash for Saying Border on a 'Good Path' Under Biden
The House Speaker's comments came after the U.S. recorded almost 19,000 unaccompanied migrant children traveling across the southern border in March.
The For the People Act Is a Shameless Elite Power Grab
Higher turnout only strengthens democratic accountability if it is the product of an engaged and informed electorate. Absent that, pushing for higher turnout is merely a mechanism for elite control.
Democrat Dean Phillips Rebukes Idea That Party Might Overturn Iowa Election
Phillips joins House Republicans in rallying against a challenge of a House race in Iowa's 2nd District.
Suing Pelosi Was Reason for Sidestepping Metal Detectors, Says Andrew Clyde
The Georgia congressman said that bypassing the metal detectors was done to gain "legal standing" to bring the House Speaker to court.
With Biden Under Fire for Border Crisis, House Unveils Path to Citizenship
The legislation could make up to 4.4 million immigrants eligible for permanent residence.
The People of Arizona Versus the Democratic Machine
Increasingly, we are going to see Democratic members of the House and the Senate having to decide whether to vote for the people they represent or for the Harris-Biden-Pelosi-Schumer Democratic machine.
Fact Check: Does Stimulus Include Free Alcohol, Marijuana for SF Homeless?
President Joe Biden signed into law a historic $1.9 trillion stimulus bill on March 11 that is aimed at helping Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ro Khanna Flags Border Children 'Rights Violations' as Pelosi Blames Trump
Congressman Ro Khanna said unaccompanied minors faced "human rights violations" in detention, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said President Joe Biden inherited a "broken system" he is working to remedy.
Mark Meadows Chides Nancy Pelosi Over Border Crisis Blame
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows questioned the Biden administration's approach to the border as he responded to comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Schumer Says Cuomo Lost Confidence, Pelosi Dodges Resignation Calls
House Speaker Pelosi said the embattled New York governor "should look inside his heart ... to see if he can govern effectively."
Cassidy Blames Border Crisis on Biden, Pelosi Says Inherited Broken System
"You can't help but notice that the administration changes, and there's a surge," the Louisiana senator said.
Pelosi Dismisses GOP Stimulus Criticism, Cites Bipartisan Support Across US
President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law last week, after the third coronavirus relief package passed in both congressional chambers without Republican support.
McConnell Compares Congress to 'Kabul' as GOP Calls for Security Drawdown
"Do we need some changes? We probably do," McConnell said, adding, "it looks terrible to have the beacon of our democracy surrounded by razor wire."
Capitol Rioter's Warning to Pelosi, Schumer: 'We Will Do It Again'
Andrew Griswold was photographed in the Senate during the Capitol riot and allegedly bragged about the insurrection afterward.
Capitol Rioter Who Drank Shots of Whisky in Nancy Pelosi's Office Charged
The FBI were made aware of the Texas man's alleged involvement in the storming of the Capitol by acquaintances of his.
Democrats Give Up on Bill Honoring Capitol Police After GOP Stonewalling
Roughly 140 police officers were injured during the January 6 insurrection. House GOP members sought to prolong voting on a bill to honor them into the early morning hours.
Nancy Pelosi Least Favorable Member of Congress, NRCC Poll Finds
51 percent gave Pelosi a "very unfavorable" rating," the Republican-led survey found.
McCarthy Accuses Pelosi of Trying to Turn U.S. Capitol Into a 'Fortress'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré to lead a security review of the Capitol attack.
Black Caucus, Pelosi, Hoyer Press Biden to Nominate Young for OMB Director
The White House has not yet named a new nominee, but Young would be the first woman of color to hold the position.
Pelosi Pulls Funding for Bridge to Canada, California Train From COVID Bill
Pelosi spokesperson Drew Hammill suggested that Republicans could struggle to oppose the bill now that the two projects have been removed.
Pelosi Mocks McCarthy for Offering to Bet Own Home on GOP Taking Back House
"No one should be surprised the Minority Leader is willing to wager his home," Pelosi's deputy communications director Robyn Patterson told Newsweek.
Lauren Boebert Says Dems Won't Stop Attacking 2nd Amendment
The Colorado GOP lawmaker railed against Democrats for attacking the Second Amendment during a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday.
