Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek re-election, ending a congressional career that began in 1987, marks the close of a historic chapter. Pelosi, 85, the first and only woman to serve as Speaker of the House, will retire at the end of her term in January 2027. Renowned as […]
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China ready for power show after Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan after meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China’s warnings. She praised Taiwan as an island of resilience and stated that the United States dedication to democracy is commendable. China says it’s going to hold a series of live-hearth drills in the air and sea across the island from Thursday. Taiwan says […]
Pelosi’s Taiwan visit to cause ‘major shocks’ at intl. level, warns senior Iranian envoy
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is believed to be a turning point amid tense ties between China and United States. Reza Zabib, the director general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Asia and Oceania Department, in a tweet described the ongoing rift between Washington and Beijing as “Cold War II,”. On Tuesday night […]
China summons US ambassador over Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
BEIJING: China summons US ambassador over Pelosi’s Taiwan trip. China summoned the US ambassador in Beijing Tuesday to rebuke him over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “egregious” trip to Taiwan, state media reported. Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng voiced “strong protests” over Pelosi’s visit to the democratic self-governing island, which China considers part of its territory, […]
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launches move for Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON: Nancy Pelosi, already the most powerful woman in US political history, has just launched an extraordinary and turbulent process which — if it fulfills its goal — would oust a sitting American president. After resisting fellow Democrats’ calls to impeach Donald Trump from the moment she became speaker of the US House of Representatives in […]
Omar cites death threats, says Trump must not encourage them
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she’s faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. “This is endangering lives,” she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. “It has to stop.” Her statement late Sunday followed an announcement by House Speaker […]
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent to toughen immigration policy amid a surge in illegal crossings along the southern border. Nielsen’s exit marks the end of a difficult relationship with her boss, who was said to be unhappy with her performance despite her unswerving […]
Trump overrules Congress on emergency over border, issues first veto
President Trump issues his first veto – “It is definitely a national emergency … Therefore to defend the safety and security of all Americans, I will be signing and issuing a formal veto of this reckless resolution and that’s what it was.” said Trump. Trump declared in the Oval Office, “Congress has the freedom to […]