Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in US politics and the first female Speaker of the House, has announced her retirement after more than four decades in Congress. Her departure marks the end of an era in American political history.
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A new ABC7 poll reveals a record number of Americans now identify as political independents, signaling a significant shift away from traditional Democrat and Republican party affiliations. This trend highlights growing voter disillusionment across the U.S.
San Francisco politics, often described as a “gladiator ring,” has been shaped by fierce women leaders. These trailblazers battled entrenched systems to drive transformative change across America, spotlighted in a new Los Angeles Times feature.
Inside the cordial — but not close — relationship between Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi reveals a dynamic marked by mutual respect yet personal distance, shaped by distinct political paths and roles in Washington.