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.
5 Key Takeaways From the First Hearing of the Capitol Riot Committee
"We must know what happened here at the Capitol. We must also know what happened every minute of that day in the White House," Liz Cheney said at the hearing.
Kinzinger Becomes Emotional During Hearing, Calls to 'Stop the Outrage'
The Congressman also defended being a Republican on the committee. "This cannot continue to be a partisan fight," he said.
McCarthy Blasts 'Partisan-Based' 1/6 Commission Before Officers Testify
Republican House leaders are arguing that the bipartisan committee should focus more on whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi should have done more to secure the Capitol.
What Happened During the First Jan. 6 Commission Hearing
Law enforcement officers who testified at the hearing described rioters beating them with "any items they could get their hands on," such as flagpoles, tasers and rocks.
Matt Gaetz Claims 1/6 Committee Will Target GOP with 'Process Crimes'
"During the Russia hoax a lot of the criminal process occurred not as a result of any underlying violation of federal criminal law, but instead as a result of these process crimes," Gaetz said on Monday.
Ted Cruz Brands January 6 Commission "Sham" as Pelosi Appoints Kinzinger
A GIF shared by the Republican senator contained the quote "sentence first, verdict afterward."
GOP Lawmaker Jim Banks Blasts Pelosi for Barring Him from 1/6 Committee
Indiana's Jim Banks said Sunday that Pelosi "only wants members on this committee who will stick to her talking points."
Democrats Claim McCarthy Tried to Make 1/6 Commission a 'Big Lie' Circus
"We tried to do this in an independent, national commission. The Republicans refused," said Democratic lawmaker David Cicilline.
Nancy Pelosi Names Anti-Trump Republican Adam Kinzinger to Jan. 6 Committee
She said Sunday that Kinzinger "brings great patriotism to the Committee's mission: to find the facts and protect our Democracy."
Pelosi Reportedly Recognized Cheney's 'Courage' During Jan. 6 Panel Meeting
Former Republican staffer John Pitney said Pelosi and Cheney have "a legitimate shared interest in getting to the bottom of the insurrection."
Pelosi Accuses McCarthy, GOP of 'Antics' Trying to Thwart 1/6 Commission
"It's my responsibility as Speaker of the House to make sure we get to the truth on this and we will not let their antics stand in the way of that," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said.
McCarthy Pulls Members From 1/6 Commission After Pelosi Rejects 2 Picks
"This panel has lost all legitimacy and credibility," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters during a quickly called press conference at the Capitol.
How Kamala Harris' Approval Rating Compares to Joe Biden's After 6 Months
New polling reveals how the country feels about the vice president's job performance, and how her rating compares to the president's.
Nancy Pelosi Urged to Veto Jim Jordan From January 6 Committee
Many have criticized the naming of the Ohio lawmaker to investigate the insurrection given his backing for former President Donald Trump.
Dems Blast Federal Judge's Ruling That Says DACA Is Unlawful
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the ruling "brazenly flouts the law & precedent, as it casts a cloud of fear & uncertainty."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Capitol Riot Committee Needs 'Fighters'
It's unlikely Greene will actually serve on the committee, as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has veto power over Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's picks.
Nancy Pelosi Sought Assurances 'Maniac' Trump Couldn't Use Nukes: Book
Pelosi reportedly asked General Mark Milley how he could "guarantee" Trump wouldn't launch nuclear weapons.
Texas Lt. Gov. Says 'AWOL' Dems Will Be Arrested 'When They Hit the Ground'
"Because once they hit the ground in Texas, they can be arrested and brought back to the Capitol," Dan Patrick told Fox News.
Child Tax Credit Payments Begin This Week: When to Expect Your Check
Exactly when you will receive a check depends on how you have received payments from the Internal Revenue Service in the past.
Company Sells Shooting Targets Depicting AOC, Pelosi and Greta Thunberg
Torres Targets tells shoppers to "take a shot at our paper shooting targets of some of the most infamous gun grabbers and enemies of freedom."
Kevin McCarthy to Appoint Republicans to January 6 Commission
McCarthy has reversed his earlier stance of boycotting the probe to suggest partisanship, but he will now add Republicans to the panel and take part.
Mary Trump Calls All GOP Lawmakers 'Traitors'—Excludes Cheney, Kinzinger
The ex-president's niece—a fierce critic of her uncle and much of her extended family—slammed Republican reluctance to hold a probe into the U.S. Capitol riots.
These Are the Members of the January 6 Committee
Seven Democrats and one Republican were appointed to the new House committee that will investigate the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Kevin McCarthy Warns House GOP He Controls Committee Assignments
The House Minority Leader warned other Republican members against accepting the assignment from Pelosi if she names them to the January 6 committee.
Liz Cheney Added to Pelosi's Capitol Riot Commission Amid Battle With GOP
The Wyoming Republican has been an outspoken critic of Trump and fellow GOP lawmakers supporting the former president following the events of January 6.
Biden Domestic Terror Strategy Codifies Woke War on Wrongthink
For the Left, any backlash cannot be tolerated and therefore must be crushed.
GOP Lawmaker Who Backed 1/6 Commission Blasts 'Skewed' Select Committee
Pelosi is reportedly considering choosing a Republican as one of her appointments to a January 6 select committee.
Ilhan Omar Condemns Joe Biden Ordering Air Strikes on Iran-backed Militias
Omar has been criticized previously for speaking out against attacks against Iran, and has condemned U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
QAnon Supporters Express Boredom With 'Same Old' Trump Speech: 'Ridiculous'
"Judging by the Trump-supporting normies I live with, they were bored with his speech," wrote one QAnon user.
'Lock Her Up' Chant Re-Emerges at Ohio Trump Rally Against Nancy Pelosi
"You can't go to your capital to petition your member of Congress to redress your grievances because Nancy Pelosi won't let you in," Jordan said, which ignited the chant.
