Feb 07 Pelosi sets record with marathon House speech pushing for vote for ‘Dreamers’ By Steve Peoples, Associated Press While she spoke, immigration activists joined liberals threatening political retribution against the congressional Democrats who abandoned the strategy of demanding that a budget deal be paired with an immigration deal. Continue reading
Feb 01 Pelosi calls for removal of Nunes as House intel chair By Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Rep. Devin Nunes of California took "deliberately dishonest actions" by altering a classified GOP-written memo on the investigation into Russia's election influence. Continue reading
Jan 18 Senate chances dim, House votes to avert federal shutdown with short-term measure By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The GOP-written measure faced gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remained unclear whether lawmakers would be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline. Continue reading
Jan 11 WATCH: Pelosi criticizes ‘five white guys’ she says are working on immigration deal By Associated Press Pelosi's talking about a group of lawmakers that's blessed by President Donald Trump. They're trying to find a deal to protect young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Pelosi says Nevada lawmaker should resign following sexual misconduct allegations By Associated Press Pelosi made the remarks after a second woman, this time a lobbyist, alleged in an interview with the Nevada Independent that the congressman touched her thighs and buttocks three separate times while he was a state senator, and made unwanted… Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Pelosi, Ryan discuss latest tax deal By Associated Press The legislation, which is still being finalized, would cut the top tax rate for the wealthy from 39.6 percent to 37 percent, slash the corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and allow homeowners to deduct interest… Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Pelosi, Ryan say Conyers should resign from Congress By Associated Press Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that the accusations against Conyers are "serious, disappointing and very credible. It's very sad." Shortly after, House Speaker Paul Ryan made the same call for Conyers' resignation. Continue reading
Nov 05 Pelosi supports training to prevent and report harassment By Associated Press The House Democratic leader hopes Congress will move quickly to pass legislation requiring lawmakers and their staff to complete training to prevent sexual harassment. Continue reading
Oct 30 After first Mueller indictments, Pelosi says another Russia inquiry is warranted By Associated Press The top Democrat in the House is pressing for an "outside, fully independent investigation" to expose Russia's meddling in the election and the involvement of Trump officials. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH LIVE: Pelosi to address ‘dreamers’ at news briefing By Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is expected to address the expiring DACA program at a 1 p.m. ET news briefing. Watch live here. Continue reading