Politics · 6 November 2025
Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After Historic 39-Year Congressional Career
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection to Congress, ending a nearly four-decade career in Washington. The 85-year-old California Democrat, who made history as the first woman to serve as House Speaker, revealed her decision in a video message to San Francisco constituents. Pelosi led House Democrats for two decades and served as Speaker twice, overseeing historic legislation and two Trump impeachments. Her retirement marks the end of an era for Democratic leadership.
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