Nancy Pelosi, US House
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Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced her retirement from politics. The 85-year-old, who was first elected to Congress in 1987 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, said she would not be standing for re-election in her California district in 2026.
Seen as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics, Pelosi was the first and only woman to serve as Speaker of the House. The 85-year-old Democrat announced her decision in a video posted on social media on Thursday, noting that she plans to serve her final year in Congress.
After Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement from Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene praised the liberal stalwart during an appearance on CNN.