Nancy Pelosi

After debate backlash, California Democrat Scott Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza

The California State Senator explained that he had been reluctant to call the war between Israel and Hamas a genocide because of the term's creation in response to the Holocaust.

San Francisco city supervisor Scott Wiener comments on a pilot program to permit private commuter buses to use public bus stops in San Francisco, California, January 21, 2014
The US Capitol building is pictured at 5:04 pm, five years after the building was overrun by pro-Trump supporters, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026

White House posts new January 6 account ahead of fifth anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady look at Gobble, one of two turkeys ceremonially pardoned for Thanksgiving, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 25, 2025.

Trump re-pardons Biden's turkeys saying Biden's auto pen pardon 'didn't count'

 U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to a democratic caucus meeting to nominate their own candidate for the next Speaker of the House, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 10, 2023.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress


Speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid heightened tensions

China's Defense Ministry stated that it would launch a 'series of targeted military operations' in response to the visit.

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to the overturning of Roe v Wade during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 24, 2022.

Website of Taiwan's presidential office receives overseas cyber attack - source

The website of Taiwan's presidential office was targeted by a distributed denial of service attack on Tuesday and was at one point malfunctioning, the office said in a statement. 

 A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.

US Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei

Tensions have been rising between Taiwan and China amid US House of Representatives Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

 US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen during its visit to Hong Kong, China November 21, 2018.

Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - source

Taiwanese defense officials have canceled the leave of some soldiers and officers “to immediately prepare" for the chance of war in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia this week.

 A newspaper front page reporting about U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pictured in Taipei, Taiwan, August 2, 2022.

Why is Taiwan at the center of US-China tensions? - explainer

Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan has drawn the ire of China, which warns the consequences of her visit will be harsh. But why is Taiwan seen as such a sensitive topic?

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022.

As Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan

Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as the "No. 3 official of the US government," a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would "lead to egregious...impact."

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to the overturning of Roe v Wade during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 24, 2022.

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan as US-China tensions rise

Beijing has warned of consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan, including the implication China might use military force in response.

 A screen displays images of Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, while broadcasting news about their recent call at a shopping mall in Hong Kong

In call with Biden Xi warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

"Those who play with fire will only get burnt," Chinese state media quote Xi as telling Biden. "(We) hope the US side can see this clearly." 

 China's President Xi Jinping gives a speech following a swearing-in ceremony to inaugurate the city's new leader and government in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2022,

What part does Israel play in the US-Taiwan-China tensions? - opinion

It might seem at first glance that the Pelosi-China-Taiwan controversy has nothing to do with Israel. But in fact, it could have very serious implications for Israel.

 US HOUSE SPEAKER Nancy Pelosi and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska attend a meeting with members of the US Congress on Capitol Hill, last week.

US says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tension, Ukraine

John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that managing economic competition between the two countries would also be a focus of the call.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 4, 2013.