Nancy Pelosi will go down in history as one of the most consequential speakers in American history — the first woman to lead the House, a two-time speaker, and a skilled political brawler and legislative tactician. Among those who worked closely with her — and sometimes jousted with her — Rahm Emanuel has a unique perspective on Pelosi.

The California Democrat led her party in the House for two decades. Her decision will open up her San Francisco-based seat for the first time in nearly 40 years.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was walking at a measured speed and talking with just as much purpose, descending level after level into the besieged building as her security detail sorted out the next steps out of there.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives

For more than six decades, Nancy Pelosi has shared her life and career with her steadfast partner and husband, Paul Pelosi.

Pelosi was a hell of a lot better counting votes as speaker of the House than anybody I ever saw,” Joe Scarborough said Thursday.

While seeking answers for the multiple high-profile losses the GOP endured on Tuesday night in elections around the country, one Fox News host looked inward and found someone to blame: Rep. Nancy Mace.

The Republican representative says she will seek damages for defamation and wants a public correction or retraction on the police incident reports