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In A Chilling Interview With A Californian TV Station, Paul Pelosi's Attacker Said He Was Sorry He Didn't Injure More People
"I messed up. What I did was really bad. I'm so sorry I didn't get more of them."
The Man Accused Of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Also Wanted To Target Tom Hanks, Hunter Biden, And Gavin Newsom, Police Said
David DePape is facing charges including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and threats to a public official and their family. He could be sentenced to 13 years to life in prison if convicted.
Nancy Pelosi Is Stepping Down As Leader Of House Democrats But Staying In Congress
“Never would I have thought that someday I would go from homemaker to House speaker,” Pelosi said Thursday after more than 19 years leading Democrats.
The Man Accused Of Attacking Nancy Pelosi's Husband Allegedly Planned To Kidnap Her And Break Her Kneecaps
Federal and local prosecutors charged David DePape, 42, with crimes including assault, attempted kidnapping, attempted murder, threats to a public official and their family, and residential burglary.
Millions Of People Tracked Nancy Pelosi's Flight To Taiwan
The enormous influx of users overwhelmed Flightradar24, so much so that a waiting room had to be set up to prevent the site from crashing.
A Man Who Texted About "Putting A Bullet" In Nancy Pelosi’s Head After Jan. 6 Was Sentenced To 28 Months In Prison
“These kinds of statements cannot be shrugged off,” Judge Amy Berman Jackson said. “They cannot be erased by adding ‘LOL’ at the end.”
Cori Bush Said The Democrats’ “Old Ways Of Thinking” Are Holding Them Back
Cori Bush set out to make Congress more reflective of activism outside Washington. But in an institution with hierarchical power structures, how much say does she have?
House Democrats Have Passed The Build Back Better Act. Now It's The Senate's Turn.
It’s a major step for President Joe Biden’s signature legislation, but passage through the Senate is far from a sure thing.
A "Wicked" Petition, Someone Trying To Steal Jeff Bezos' Girl, And More Questions Await You In This Week's Hodgepodge Pop Culture Quiz
I'll give you a freebie because I'm nice, and also because Britney Spears is FINALLY FREE!
House Democrats Finally Passed Their $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
A tumultuous day in the House ended with a late vote on the bipartisan bill that will send billions in funding to boost America’s aging infrastructure.
A Man Who Threatened To Shoot Nancy Pelosi In The Head On Live TV Has Pleaded Guilty
When Cleveland Meredith Jr. arrived one day after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, he texted a relative that he was thinking about heading to Pelosi's speech and "putting a bullet in her noggin on Live TV."
Inside "The Very Secret History" Of The Sunrise Movement
Internal memos show that activists of color within the Sunrise Movement have privately alleged mistreatment for years — as the climate group publicly fought for racial justice.
A House Select Committee Will Officially Investigate The Jan. 6 Insurrection
The committee passed on a nearly partisan line, with only a handful of Republicans voting in favor of the measure.
The Guy Who Sat Behind Pelosi's Desk In The Capitol Riot Can't Travel To A Car Show, A Judge Ruled
Richard Barnett is one of the highest-profile Capitol insurrectionists, thanks to the viral photos of him behind the desk in Nancy Pelosi's office.
The Man Photographed With His Foot On Nancy Pelosi’s Desk During The Capitol Riots Will Be Released From Jail
Richard Barnett was ordered to remain in jail in January, but a judge ruled Tuesday that his case now was too similar to those of other defendants who were allowed to go home.
A Judge Ordered The "Entitled" Man Photographed With His Foot On Nancy Pelosi's Desk Kept In Jail
"His entitled behavior ... shows a total disregard for the law and for officials' directives. A total disregard for the US Constitution," Chief Judge Beryl Howell said.
The Woman Accused Of Stealing Pelosi’s Laptop Says She Doesn’t Have It
Riley June Williams’ lawyer says the allegations against her are all lies told by a vengeful ex.
The FBI Is Investigating Whether A Woman Stole A Laptop From Nancy Pelosi's Office And Planned To Sell It To Russia
Riley June Williams is facing charges related to entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
A Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Nancy Pelosi Will Be Kept In Custody While His Case Is Pending
The defendant brought multiple firearms to Washington but arrived too late in the day to join the Capitol insurrection, according to charging papers.
Listen: This Is What Happens Next In The Second Impeachment Of Donald Trump
“You have to show there has to be some kind of consequence, some kind of reckoning with what has just happened here. You have to show future officeholders there is a consequence for this kind of behavior.”
Trump Has Become The First President Ever To Be Impeached Twice, This Time For Inciting A Deadly Insurrection
Ten Republicans joined Democrats in voting to impeach Trump again. His Senate trial is expected to begin next week.
Democrats Called On Pence To Remove Trump From Office. All But One Republican Voted Against Them.
Pence announced before Tuesday night’s vote that he would not use the 25th Amendment to kick Trump out of the White House, setting up another impeachment.
A Man Allegedly Threatened To Kill Nancy Pelosi And Drove To DC With A "Shit Ton" Of Ammunition
Prosecutors say Cleveland Meredith Jr. drove from Colorado to DC and threatened to kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on live television.
The Guy Photographed In Nancy Pelosi's Office Is Among Those Who've Now Been Charged
Officials said one of the men arrested after the Trump riot was armed with an assault rifle and 11 Molotov cocktails Wednesday, including "homemade napalm."
Nancy Pelosi Said Congress May Impeach Trump Again If Pence Doesn’t Remove Him First
Trump has only 13 days left in office, but Pelosi said any one of those days “can be a horror show for America.”
Nancy Pelosi Demanded The Capitol Police Chief Resign After Rioters Broke Into The Capitol
Two top officials who are responsible for safety at the Capitol are also expected to step down following Wednesday’s chaos.
Listen: I Dumped My Boyfriend, But Now I’m Jealous He’s Already Dating Someone New — How Do I Get Over It?
“Each of us, we’re the main character in our own lives. So, when you’re the main character, it’s like, How *dare* someone not want to be with me right now? Even though I just broke up with them.’”
Pelosi Is Daring Republicans To Pass $2,000 Direct Checks After Trump Called For Them
Pelosi offered to more than triple the size of stimulus checks Wednesday, but Republicans would have to agree to go along with it.
Congress Isn't Passing Pandemic Relief, But They Are Passing The Coronavirus
Nearly 1 in 10 senators and 1 in 20 House members have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but even wearing masks on the Senate floor is still a source of contention.
There Is No Democratic Reckoning Coming Over Their Election Misses
Democrats were expected to gain seats in the House and Senate. There doesn’t look to be much soul-searching coming for the party.
Democrats Will Hold On To The House, Likely Giving Nancy Pelosi Another Two Years As Speaker
Republicans never stood much of a chance of taking the House away from Democrats this year.
Mitch McConnell Is Going Viral For His Alarmingly Discolored Hands — Here's What Twitter Is Saying
"Mitch McConnell’s hand looks like he was trying to destroy a horcrux."
Pelosi Announced A Bill To Determine If A President Is Still Fit For Office Following Trump’s COVID Diagnosis
A section of the 25th Amendment that has never been used allows for a president to be removed from office if they are determined to be unfit to serve.
Trump Has Killed Negotiations Over New Coronavirus Checks And Unemployment Insurance
Trump tweeted he is shutting down talks on a preelection relief bill, directing Congress to focus on confirming his Supreme Court nominee instead.
Nancy Pelosi Called Video Of Her Visit To A Hair Salon Despite Coronavirus Rules "A Setup"
"As it turns out, it was a setup, so I take responsibility for falling for a setup."
Congress Has Stopped Negotiating On Coronavirus Aid, As Tens Of Millions Of People Remain Out Of Work
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recessed the Senate on Thursday, tanking the possibility of a new relief bill.
A New Study Said Politicians Have Been Doomscrolling More Too
New research from Pew showed that lawmakers' social media use has nearly doubled since 2016.
Symbolic Gestures Are Not Enough
As Black Lives Matter protests yield results, it’s become harder to ignore the gulf between well-meaning but ultimately worthless gestures and real, radical change.
Democrats Want $3 Trillion In New Coronavirus Relief. Republicans Say It’s Too Soon To Do More.
The two parties are miles apart on what to do in the next wave of coronavirus relief. Republicans say they do not expect anything to pass for a long time.
Some Republicans Oppose Letting Congress Vote Remotely During The Coronavirus Pandemic
House Democrats plan to let members who cannot travel to Washington due to the coronavirus to vote by proxy — allowing another member to cast their vote for them.
The Senate Is Planning To Shut Down Soon Through Late April Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak
Senators will leave after passing a massive economic recovery package, as health officials have urged people to avoid close contact with others as much as possible.
Congress Passed A Major Coronavirus Aid Bill And Is Already Working On Another
Once signed into law by Trump, the over $100 billion bill will provide some sick leave, childcare leave, and a variety of other measures. But negotiations over a much larger bill to save the economy have just begun.
Members Of Congress Are Asking Nancy Pelosi To Let Them Vote Remotely Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
“The image of over 430 members and approximately 100 staffers clustered together on the House floor during votes is inconsistent with public health guidance.”
Medicare For All And Paid Sick Leave Are Often Dismissed As Impractical. Progressives Say The Coronavirus Proves They’re Not.
“They're practical, they're necessary, and we can afford them because the cost of not doing them is way more unaffordable.”
Nancy Pelosi Isn’t Going Anywhere, But The Race To Replace Her Has Already Begun
Pelosi has never had to face another Democrat in a general election. Two candidates hope to change that next week and set themselves to replace her when she retires.
Nancy Pelosi Ripping Up Trump's SOTU Speech Became An Instant Meme, And Here Are The Best Ones
"Because it was a manifesto of mistruths," Pelosi said.
Mike Pompeo Tried To Roast Nancy Pelosi With A Simpsons Meme But It Was A Massive Self-Own
"When a politician unintentionally plays himself ... Should've watched the episode, bro."
Trump Ignored Nancy Pelosi’s Handshake At The State Of The Union. Then She Tore Up A Copy Of His Speech.
Pelosi later ripped up a print out of the president's speech as he finished.
The Senate Can Now Begin Its Impeachment Trial For President Trump
After delays, the House voted to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate, which will begin considering whether to remove Trump from office in the coming days.
Speaker Pelosi Named Seven Impeachment Managers Who Will Deliver The Case To Remove President Donald Trump From Office
Pelosi selected Democrats with legal and law enforcement backgrounds to present the case against Trump, noting her “emphasis on litigators.”
The House Voted To Tell Trump To End All Hostilities With Iran
The resolution passed Thursday is nonbinding but “directs” Trump to cease hostilities against Iran unless there’s an “imminent” attack or Congress declares war.
The House Will Vote This Week To Limit Trump In Iran
“America and the world cannot afford war,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday.
23 "SNL" Actors Vs. The Popular Political Figures They Played
Will Ferrell is George W. Bush at this point.
15 Famous Politicians Who You've Probably Never Seen What They Looked Like When They Were Younger
Young Michelle Obama was TOO COOL.
Republicans Said It Was “Inappropriate” For Trump To Attack A Member Of Congress And Her Late Husband
“I hope he regrets that one.”
Nancy Pelosi Is Demanding Information From The Senate Before Sending Over Articles Of Impeachment
“What do you think is going to happen if these sit there for a month or two months? Trump will go crazy,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
Nancy Pelosi Scolded Democrats Who Started Applauding The Trump Impeachment Result
When the Speaker also announced the one present vote by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, she paused for a beat and clenched her jaw, looking down.
House Democrats Announced Two Articles Of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump
Next, the full House will vote to send the impeachment to the Senate. If the articles pass the House, Trump will be the third president ever impeached in US history.
She’s On The Left, He’s On The Right. In Congress, These Unlikely Friends Are Out To Cause Trouble.
Rep. Mark Meadows led the House’s most conservative caucus. Now he’s sharing tips with the head of the most progressive caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Progressive Activists Release Their Own Articles Of Impeachment, Including Calling Out Trump’s Racism
Focusing solely on Ukraine, they say, “risks portraying that Congress is more concerned about Joe Biden's son than about the children who are being detained and separated from their parents.”
After Being Unified So Far, Some Democrats Are Pushing For Trump's Racism To Be Included In Articles Of Impeachment
“We have to try to tell a comprehensive story faithfully while at the same time zeroing in on the criminal charges where we think the evidence is decisive and irrefutable.”
Nancy Pelosi Said Katie Hill’s Resignation After Details Of Her Sex Life Were Published Without Her Consent Shows That Young People Need To "Be Careful"
"Appearances on social media can come back to haunt you if they are taken out of context and that," the House speaker said.
Just Two House Democrats Opposed Formalizing The Impeachment Inquiry Against Trump
President Donald Trump and his Republican allies have argued for weeks that the impeachment investigation wasn’t valid unless the House voted.
Democrats Are Set To Reverse Course And Hold A Floor Vote Formalizing Their Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump
In a reversal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set the vote for Thursday, undercutting a major Republican attack line.
Donald Trump's Impeachment, Explained For Non-Americans
Why is the US president being impeached, and who are all these new people?!
The Best Thing About Pelosi's Impeachment Announcement Is All The Tweets
When politics and humor become one.
Facebook Confirmed That, Unlike The Rest Of Us, Politicians Don't Get Fact-Checked
“It's just clear to me that they're lurching from crisis to crisis,” said one digital strategist.
Progressive Groups Are Urging Democratic Leaders Not To Take A Vacation Until The President’s Impeached
In a letter to Democratic leaders, two progressive groups said they “respectfully demand that House leadership cancel [its upcoming break] and immediately get to work impeaching this lawless president.”
Nancy Pelosi Announced An Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump, And Twitter Was Ready
"Alexa, play a moment like this"
Nancy Pelosi Announced A Formal Impeachment Investigation Into President Donald Trump
The House speaker’s announcement comes amid reports that Trump withheld aid money from Ukraine while pushing the country for dirt on Joe Biden.
Nancy Pelosi’s Impeachment Dam Is Breaking
As the story of President Trump’s interactions with Ukraine continues to unravel, moderate Democrats and impeachment holdouts are changing their tune.
The House Judiciary Committee Passed Rules For Its Trump Impeachment Investigation
The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday on new rules as it pushes ahead with its investigation into President Trump.
House Democrats Push Major Gun Control Bills Forward Following The Mass Shootings In El Paso And Dayton
The House Judiciary Committee passed bills Tuesday night to expand background checks for gun sales and prevent those who are a danger to themselves and others from buying guns.
A Major Progressive Group That Backed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Endorsing Another Young Woman Trying To Take Down A Top Democrat
Brand New Congress is endorsing Mckayla Wilkes, the 29-year-old progressive challenging House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in 2020.
A Majority Of House Democrats Support An Impeachment Inquiry Into Donald Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that the House needs to keep investigating before considering impeachment.
Progressive Groups Plan To Make House Democrats’ Summer Vacation All About Impeachment
“Anyone who says their constituents don’t care about this issue isn’t listening.”
House Democrats Have Already Started An Impeachment Inquiry Whether They Want To Admit It Or Not
Judiciary Committee chair Jerry Nadler dodged questions about his personal support for impeachment, even as he’s laying the groundwork for an inquiry.
Democrats Are Worried About Ilhan Omar’s Safety After Trump Supporters Chanted “Send Her Back”
As Trump distanced himself from the chant Thursday, Democrats said they’re working to protect Omar and other members of Congress.
Before They Failed “The Squad,” Democrats Failed Other Women Of Color
Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and other first-term members of Congress are calling attention to a toxic legacy of racism within the Democratic Party.
The House Voted To Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweets Attacking Four Congresswomen
The resolution says that Trump’s tweets “have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color.”
“Just Nuts” — Progressive Activists Have Had It With House Democrats’ Fight With AOC And Other Women Of Color
"They’re not just four votes! For many of us, they’re the physical manifestation of generations of blood, sweat, and tears for representation in Congress."
Nancy Pelosi Told Progressive Democrats To Stop Tweeting Their Complaints After She Complained About Them In The New York Times
“Do not tweet about our members and expect us to think that that is just OK,” the speaker said Wednesday morning after a recent public feud with progressive Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley.
Mitch McConnell Said Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s Fate Is Up To Trump After The Jeffrey Epstein Revelations
Democrats are calling for Acosta to step down behind his “sweetheart” deal in the Jeffrey Epstein case more than a decade ago.
Progressive Democrats Are Furious At Nancy Pelosi For Cutting Them Out Of A Prescription Drug Pricing Deal
Progressive leaders in the House are speaking openly about their frustrations with Pelosi’s strategy and lack of transparency.
Nancy Pelosi Defended Joe Biden’s Comments About Working With Segregationists, Calling The Former Vice President “Authentic”
“He considers certain things a resource, that he has worked across the aisle. That's what he was saying.”
Rep. Katie Porter, Who Flipped A Seat In A GOP Stronghold, Is Calling For An Impeachment Inquiry
“I cannot with a clean conscience ignore my duty to defend the Constitution," Porter said in a video posted to Twitter.
House Democrats Are “Not Even Close” To Having Majority Support For Impeachment, Nancy Pelosi Said
But the House speaker added that impeaching President Donald Trump isn’t “off the table.”
A Judge Ruled House Democrats Can't Sue Trump Over His Plan To Pay For The Border Wall
"The Court declines to take sides in this fight between the House and the President."
The Pelosi Video Was Altered. Why Won’t Facebook Just Say That?
Facebook's handling of a forged video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi baffles leading researchers.
Why The Altered Videos Of Pelosi Will Never Go Away
“This is her Benghazi.”
Facebook Said It Won’t Take Down A Doctored Video Of Nancy Pelosi That It Knows Is Fake
The video makes the House speaker appear to slur her words.
Nancy Pelosi Is Accusing Trump Of A Cover-Up, But Tells Democrats To Hold Off On Impeachment For Now
A growing number of Democratic members of the House are calling to start an impeachment inquiry, but one party leader warned that “might tear the country apart.”
Stop Talking About Coups!
Somehow a segment of the population has chosen not to dismiss Trump's coup stuff out of hand, and instead push it as a realistic possibility to worry about.
Nancy Pelosi Says Attorney General Bill Barr Committed A Crime
The House speaker accused Barr of committing a crime out of loyalty to Trump but did not say what House Democrats will do next.
Julián Castro Says Democrats Should Be Able To Make The Case For Impeachment And Provide A Vision For 2020
Castro also suggested he'll be able to outlast other 2020 Democratic candidates in an interview with BuzzFeed News' AM to DM Tuesday.
Seth Moulton Says He Would Use Diplomacy To Fight Off An Alien Invasion As President
"You always have to start with diplomacy," the newly announced presidential candidate said.
Inside The Plastic Heart Of Congress
A new book from the authors of Politico Playbook promises an inside glimpse at our congressional leadership during the time of Trump.
The House Sued Over Trump’s National Emergency
“No one is above the law or the Constitution, not even the President,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Formed An Unlikely Alliance With Nancy Pelosi. Now It's Facing Its First Real Test.
Pelosi has so far forged strong relationships with the new progressives in her caucus, but that relationship could soon be tested in a battle between the insurgents and the establishment.
