Nancy Pelosi

Democrats to boycott Trump's State of the Union, attend rally in protest

About a dozen Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives have announced their participation in a "People's State of the Union" event on the National Mall, near the Capitol.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019
San Francisco city supervisor Scott Wiener comments on a pilot program to permit private commuter buses to use public bus stops in San Francisco, California, January 21, 2014

After debate backlash, California Democrat Scott Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza

The US Capitol building is pictured at 5:04 pm, five years after the building was overrun by pro-Trump supporters, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026

White House posts new January 6 account ahead of fifth anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady look at Gobble, one of two turkeys ceremonially pardoned for Thanksgiving, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 25, 2025.

Trump re-pardons Biden's turkeys saying Biden's auto pen pardon 'didn't count'


Jenin, Pelosi, sanctions and al-Qaeda: Four stories, one denominator - analysis

The denominator in each of these cases is that decisions to act were made even though non-action would have preserved the quiet.

 US President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. drone strike, in Washington, US August 1, 2022.

Speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid heightened tensions

China's Defense Ministry stated that it would launch a 'series of targeted military operations' in response to the visit.

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to the overturning of Roe v Wade during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 24, 2022.

Website of Taiwan's presidential office receives overseas cyber attack - source

The website of Taiwan's presidential office was targeted by a distributed denial of service attack on Tuesday and was at one point malfunctioning, the office said in a statement. 

 A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.

US Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei

Tensions have been rising between Taiwan and China amid US House of Representatives Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

 US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen during its visit to Hong Kong, China November 21, 2018.

Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - source

Taiwanese defense officials have canceled the leave of some soldiers and officers “to immediately prepare" for the chance of war in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia this week.

 A newspaper front page reporting about U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pictured in Taipei, Taiwan, August 2, 2022.

Why is Taiwan at the center of US-China tensions? - explainer

Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan has drawn the ire of China, which warns the consequences of her visit will be harsh. But why is Taiwan seen as such a sensitive topic?

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022.

As Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan

Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as the "No. 3 official of the US government," a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would "lead to egregious...impact."

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to the overturning of Roe v Wade during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 24, 2022.

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan as US-China tensions rise

Beijing has warned of consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan, including the implication China might use military force in response.

 A screen displays images of Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, while broadcasting news about their recent call at a shopping mall in Hong Kong

In call with Biden Xi warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

"Those who play with fire will only get burnt," Chinese state media quote Xi as telling Biden. "(We) hope the US side can see this clearly." 

 China's President Xi Jinping gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2022,

What part does Israel play in the US-Taiwan-China tensions? - opinion

It might seem at first glance that the Pelosi-China-Taiwan controversy has nothing to do with Israel. But in fact, it could have very serious implications for Israel.

 US HOUSE SPEAKER Nancy Pelosi and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska attend a meeting with members of the US Congress on Capitol Hill, last week.