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Give Biden his due, he has been one of the best presidents of our time: Nancy Pelosi’s tribute to President Joe Biden’s time in the Oval Office highlights his ...
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Jill Biden: Relationship with Pelosi ‘on my mind a lot lately’: First lady Jill Biden said she has been thinking “a lot” about her decades-long relationship with ...
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Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 Capitol attack ‘didn’t end that day’: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that the violence of the Jan. 6 ...
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Quick Glance: Pelosi Urges Trump to Celebrate Election Victory
- Nancy Pelosi stated that Donald Trump should celebrate his 2024 election victory instead of insisting he won in 2020.
- She described it as sad and almost sickening that Trump continues to dispute the 2020 election results despite his recent win.
- Pelosi pointed to economic factors as possible reasons for Trump's support among Americans, despite his involvement in the Capitol riot.
- Trump has vowed to pardon those involved in the Capitol riot, with over 1,500 individuals charged in connection to the events.
Trump called GOP holdouts during vote, sources say: In some high-stakes political drama, the House of Representatives on Friday voted to reelect House Speaker ...
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Nancy Pelosi, 84, Returns to Congress With a Walker : The congresswoman fell down a marble staircase during a trip to Luxembourg in December and underwent ...
thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-84-returns-to-congress-with-a-walker/
Quick Glance: Deb Fischer's Husband Snubs Kamala Harris' Handshake
- Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer's husband rejected Kamala Harris' handshake during the swearing-in ceremony.
- After Fischer took the oath, she shook Harris' hand, while Bruce Fischer remained stoic when Harris reached out.
- Fischer recently won her third term after a challenging campaign, receiving support from Donald Trump.
- In her victory speech, she condemned 'out-of-state Democrats' for attempting to buy a Nebraska Senate seat.
When the daughter of Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., a prominent politician in Baltimore, got engaged in 1963, the family sent her photo to The New York Times to ... Show more
A Photo of Nancy Pelosi, Rediscovered Decades Later - The New York Times
A Photo of Nancy Pelosi, Rediscovered Decades Later - The New York Times
Jill Biden: Relationship with Pelosi ‘on my mind a lot lately’: First lady Jill Biden said she has been thinking “a lot” about her decades-long relationship with ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5087560-jill-biden-nancy-pelosi/
Nancy Pelosi Takes a Big Step Down for Comeback to Congress: The 84-year-old representative has ditched a signature part of her look after undergoing ...
thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-takes-a-big-step-down-for-comeback-to-congress/
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Today in History: January 4, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House
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Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany : Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5064299-pelosi-returns-to-washington-after-surgery/
Mike Johnson Wins Re-Election as House Speaker: Live Updates: Three of Mike Johnson’s fellow Republicans voted against their party’s nominee to lead the House ...
nytimes.com/live/2025/01/03/us/house-speaker-vote-johnson-trump
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report: The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on ...
thehill.com/business/5072670-dozens-of-lawmakers-beat-stock-market-in-2024-report/
Joe Biden sits down with USA TODAY's Susan Page for exclusive interview about his legacy, 2024 election
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/05/joe-biden-exclusive-interview-susan-page/77473366007/
Nancy Pelosi Wore Some Sandy Liang–Loved Clogs to Congress: Nancy Pelosi, fresh off her hip-replacement surgery, wore some very-Strategist Merrell clogs to ...
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CBS News Jan 05
Early on New Year’s Day 2025, a Texas man drove a rented pickup into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and fired at police ... Show more
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CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines
Some "just stay forever": Retiring rep. takes swipe at aging politicians: The age of America's political leaders was one of the lightning rods of the 2024 ...
axios.com/2024/12/27/annie-kuster-aging-politicians-congress
Jen Psaki scolds Democrats for snubbing young, ‘media-savvy’ AOC from key committee post
nypost.com/2024/12/26/us-news/jen-psaki-scolds-democrats-for-snubbing-young-media-savvy-aoc-from-key-committee-post/
Nancy Pelosi has "successful" hip replacement after fall in Luxembourg: The 84-year-old former speaker fell on Friday and sustained a serious injury to ...
axios.com/2024/12/14/nancy-pelosi-hip-replacement-fall-luxembourg
Quick Glance: Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized Following Trip Injury
- Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after falling during an official trip to Luxembourg.
- Reports indicate she fractured her hip after tripping on a staircase.
- Pelosi is receiving excellent medical care and continues to work from the hospital.
- She was part of a delegation attending the 80th anniversary events for the Battle of the Bulge.
Mike Johnson's GOP rebels want their own Nancy Pelosi: One GOP lawmaker said they have "heard of many frustrations of people outside the Freedom Caucus" as well ...
axios.com/2024/12/21/mike-johnson-speaker-vote-freedom-caucus-pelosi
Quick Glance: Musk Considered for House Speaker Amid Controversy
- House Speaker Mike Johnson discussed the challenges of his role with Elon Musk, hinting at Musk's potential candidacy.
- Musk's criticism of a proposed bill led Johnson to withdraw it, causing friction between the parties.
- Some lawmakers questioned Johnson's competency, while Musk emerged as a potential candidate for the speakership.
- The decision on a broader spending package has been postponed until March 14, intensifying speculation about Johnson's future.
The New Republic Dec 17 24
Pelosi Won. The Democratic Party Lost. : In sabotaging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid for leadership of the Oversight Committee, party elders have doubled down ...
newrepublic.com/article/189500/pelosi-aoc-oversight-committee-democrats
'Tried My Best,' AOC Says After Losing Bid for Top Oversight Role: "Sorry I couldn't pull it through everyone—we live to fight another day," Rep ...
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Quick Glance: Ocasio-Cortez Fails to Secure House Committee Leadership
- Rep. Gerry Connolly won a Democratic caucus vote against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to become the top-ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.
- The vote concluded with 131 in favor of Connolly, highlighting internal Democratic struggles over seniority's role within the party.
- Connolly asserted that the contest focused on capability rather than age, as he prepared to tackle potential abuses by the incoming Trump administration.
- The caucus also endorsed Rep. Angie Craig and Rep. Jared Huffman for leadership roles in their respective committees, with Huffman humorously addressing age-related discussions.
Joe Biden Has 'Bone to Pick' With Nancy Pelosi—Democrat: Biden has grievances with Pelosi after he was "pushed aside" when it comes to this year's presidential ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-has-bone-pick-nancy-pelosidemocrat-finance-chair-2004811
Nancy Pelosi ‘Actively Working to Tank’ AOC’s Bid for Top Committee Role: The former speaker is campaigning for Rep. Gerry Connolly to win the role as top ...
thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-reportedly-campaigning-against-aocs-bid-for-top-democrat-on-house-oversight-committee/
Paid articlePaywall AOC Loses Key Vote for Committee Leadership to Pelosi-Backed 74-Year-Old: The race for the party’s top spot on the House Oversight Committee has been viewed as ...
thedailybeast.com/aoc-loses-key-vote-for-committee-leadership-to-pelosi-backed-74-year-old/
Paid articlePaywallLuigi Mangione's Family Ties to Nancy Pelosi Revealed: Mangione, 26, was arrested on Monday and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive ...
newsweek.com/luigi-mangione-family-ties-nancy-pelosi-1999697
Quick Glance: Support for Murder Suspect Despite Shocking Crime
- Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione, over a thousand donations have poured into an online fundraiser for his legal defense.
- Mangione is viewed by some as a folk hero, reflecting frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system.
- Evidence suggests Mangione justified his actions as a response to perceived corporate greed, while critics condemn the violence.
- Responses to the incident highlight deep societal tensions regarding healthcare and inequality in the United States.
Puck Dec 22 24
A.O.C.’s Silver Linings Playbook: House Democrats, guided by the long arm of Nancy Pelosi, moved to block Ocasio-Cortez’s ascent on Oversight—a job that would ...
puck.news/aoc-wont-lead-oversight-but-her-stock-is-still-trending-up/
Paid articlePaywall Liz Cheney Goes Nuclear Over GOP Demand She Face Criminal Probe: GOP leaders rebuked the “failures and politicization” of the House Jan. 6 committee in a report ...
thedailybeast.com/liz-cheney-goes-nuclear-over-gop-demand-she-face-criminal-probe/
Paid articlePaywall Nancy Pelosi 'Making Calls' to Undermine AOC's Bid for Top Oversight Role: "It is so infantilizing to the House leadership to have a B team of octagenarians ...
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Biden Endorses Ban On Stock Trading For Congress Members—What To Know About The Controversial Practice
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/12/17/biden-endorses-ban-on-stock-trading-for-congress-members-what-to-know-about-the-controversial-practice/
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg
cnbc.com/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-hospitalized-after-injury-in-luxembourg.html
The American Prospect Dec 18 24
What We Have Here Is a Rudderless Ship: Thoughts on the Democratic post-election drift
prospect.org/politics/2024-12-18-democrats-rudderless-ship/
Which Politicians Made This Year’s Naughty List?: It’s nothing but coal this Christmas for these politicians on both sides of the aisle.
thedailybeast.com/which-politicians-made-this-years-naughty-list/
Paid articlePaywall McCaul says Pelosi ‘lost her footing’ then fell down marble staircase: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
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Nancy Pelosi Shares 1 Of Her Biggest ‘Regrets,’ And It’s Pretty Surprising: “It’s not too late!” Julia Louis-Dreyfus told the former House speaker after she made ...
huffpost.com/entry/nancy-pelosi-regrets-saturday-night-live_n_676473b5e4b0dfa0ebcd9c61
Nancy Pelosi, 84, Fractures Hip Abroad After a ‘Hard Fall’: The lawmaker slipped while walking down marble stairs inside the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg ...
thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-84-rushed-to-hospital-in-luxembourg-amid-battle-of-the-bulge-visit/
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EW Dec 18 24
Nancy Pelosi says she 'regrets' she'll never host Saturday Night Live: 'I'm really funny'
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Taiwan says China is carrying out some of its biggest-ever maritime military exercises
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Warns of China's Extensive Maritime Exercises
- Taiwan reported the deployment of dozens of Chinese warships and vessels around the island, marking one of China's largest military exercises.
- Nearly 90 Chinese ships and 47 aircraft were detected near Taiwan, the highest number since major drills in October.
- Taiwan's defense ministry noted that the current maritime presence from China exceeds responses to previous visits by high-ranking U.S. officials.
- Beijing asserted it would firmly defend its sovereignty, while the U.S. emphasized ongoing collaboration with allies to ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
Trump’s ABC Settlement Forces Stephanopoulos to Bend the Knee: The $15 million settlement is a victory following Trump’s several unsuccessful attempts to sue ...
thedailybeast.com/george-stephanopoulos-and-abc-forced-to-bend-the-knee-and-apologize-to-trump/
Paid articlePaywall CBS News Dec 14 24
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, is recovering after falling and sustaining a leg injury during a trip to Luxembourg as part of a congressional ... Show more
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized with injury during congressional trip to Luxembourg - CBS News
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized with injury during congressional trip to Luxembourg - CBS News
Biden reportedly considering preemptive pardons for Trump critics: Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney and Nancy Pelosi among those who could be spared from Trump legal ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/19/presidential-preemptive-pardon-biden
Nancy Pelosi Reveals One of Her Biggest ‘Regrets’ Is About ‘SNL’: The congresswoman also weighed in on the “vitriol” that’s infiltrated American politics—and ...
thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-reveals-one-of-her-biggest-regrets-is-about-snl/
Paid articlePaywall "Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market while they’re in the Congress." Biden finally breaks silence on congressional stock trading
CBS News Dec 16 24
CBS Mornings : Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after being hospitalized during a trip to Luxembourg ... Show more
Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after injury in Europe - CBS News
Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after injury in Europe - CBS News
Scoop: Jamie Raskin moves towards bid to oust Jerry Nadler as top Judiciary Democrat
axios.com/2024/12/02/raskin-nadler-judiciary-committee-jeffries-pelosi
Quick Glance: Nadler Exits Judiciary Race, Endorses Raskin
- Rep. Jerry Nadler is resigning from his position as the leading Democrat on the Judiciary Committee while backing Jamie Raskin.
- This decision indicates a significant transformation in a powerful committee responsible for overseeing the second Trump administration.
- Nadler emphasizes the importance of generational change and commends Raskin's leadership qualities.
- Raskin's upcoming role positions him as a key adversary to Trump within Congress.
House Dems move forward with generational shake-up on key panels - Live Updates - POLITICO
politico.com/live-updates/2024/12/16/congress/dems-get-panel-leader-recs-00194640
Trump return to DC looms over Kennedy Center Honors: In a night filled with political moments — including multiple nods to President Biden ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5029679-donald-trump-kennedy-center-honors-joe-biden/
Pelosi says she backs generational change on committees, but there are exceptions
thehill.com/homenews/house/5031660-pelosi-generational-change-committees/
Gizmodo Dec 12 24
Viral Claim That UnitedHealth CEO Would Testify Against Nancy Pelosi Is False: Brian Thompson was being sued for alleged insider trading, but there's no ...
gizmodo.com/viral-claim-that-unitedhealth-ceo-would-testify-against-nancy-pelosi-is-false-2000537965
Nancy Pelosi Heckled for Over a Minute at Event: 'I'm Used to This': Nancy Pelosi said she is used to being interrupted by hecklers when she spoke about her new ...
newsweek.com/nancy-pelosi-heckled-over-minute-katie-couric-new-york-event-art-power-1999581
Pelosi on Hunter Biden pardon: ‘I support the president’: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) indicated support for President Biden’s controversial move to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5023196-nancy-pelosi-hunter-biden-pardon/
Nancy Pelosi Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery After Falling Down Marble Stairs In Luxembourg Palace
deadline.com/2024/12/nancy-pelosi-hip-replacement-1236203937/
Scoop: Nancy Pelosi says she's backing "some" of House Democrats' committee ousters
axios.com/2024/12/04/nancy-pelosi-committee-raskin-nalder
Taiwan president speaks about China with ex-Speaker Pelosi while in Hawaii: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te held a 20-minute call with former U.S ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-president-speaks-about-china-with-ex-speaker-pelosi-while-hawaii-2024-12-02/
Taiwan president speaks with US officials from Hawaii as China condemns visit: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te touched down in Hawaii over the weekend and spoke ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/5017250-taiwan-president-visit-hawaii/
Quick Glance: Taiwan President: Peace is Priceless
- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stated in Hawaii that peace is priceless and war has no winners.
- His visit provoked anger in Beijing as it is officially a stopover en route to diplomatic allies in the Pacific.
- During a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, Lai emphasized the importance of peace and the need to unite against war.
- Lai rejects China's sovereignty claims and views Taiwan's democracy as a model for the international community.
The Energy Gap: Why Democrats Keep Losing to GOP Plutocrats: Energy counts, matters, and wins the political battles. There isn't even any adrenaline around ...
commondreams.org/opinion/democrats-losing-republicans
Nancy Pelosi Shimmers in Giorgio Armani Midi Dress and Gold Jacket at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors
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Pelosi Secretly Orchestrating Another Attempted Shake-Up of Dem Leadership: Former Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is urging a younger challenger to ...
thedailybeast.com/pelosi-secretly-orchestrating-another-attempted-shake-up-of-dem-leadership/
🚨 Nancy Pelosi's net worth hits $271M, fueled by big stock market gains! 📈 In just the past week, she's made $10M from stocks alone ... Show more
GONE GIRL: Miranda Devine unleashes on a finished Nancy Pelosi, saying no one deserves more blame for the Democrats’ $1B electoral collapse. Nancy Pelosi is finished — no one deserves more blame for Dems’ $1B electoral collapse | Fox News
Trump Wants Revenge. Biden’s Best Weapon: Get Pardoning: Joe Biden must use his pardon power to safeguard a lengthening list of people who have been on the ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-wants-revenge-bidens-best-weapon-get-pardoning/
Nancy Pelosi tears into Bernie Sanders for claiming Democrats 'abandoned' working class amid Harris election loss: 'I don’t respect him saying that'
nypost.com/2024/11/10/us-news/nancy-pelosi-tears-into-bernie-sanders-comments-democrats-abandoned-working-class-leading-to-harris-election-loss-to-trump/
Quick Glance: Pelosi: Election Loss Is Not a Rebuke of Democrats
- Nancy Pelosi emphasizes that the election should not be seen as a rejection of the Democrats.
- Despite Kamala Harris's defeat and the loss of control of the Senate, Pelosi expresses pride in Harris's agenda.
- Pelosi discusses her emotional support for Harris and acknowledges the challenges posed by the election.
- The focus remains on hope for the future and the commitment to a peaceful transfer of power.
Hakeem Jeffries denies Nancy Pelosi is undermining his leadership with post-2024 comments
axios.com/2024/11/17/hakeem-jeffries-nancy-pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi said she doesn’t respect Sen. Bernie Sanders saying “that the Democratic Party has abandoned working-class families.”
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Democratic lawmakers fume at Nancy Pelosi’s finger-pointing after Harris loss: ‘She needs to take a seat’
nypost.com/2024/11/15/us-news/democratic-lawmakers-fume-at-nancy-pelosis-finger-pointing-after-harris-loss-she-needs-to-take-a-seat/
Chris Wallace will leave CNN 3 years after defecting from 'Fox News Sunday': After more than two years at CNN and hosting "Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?" the ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/11/11/chris-wallace-leaving-cnn/76210488007/
Quick Glance: Chris Wallace Leaving CNN for New Opportunities
- Chris Wallace announced his departure from CNN after three years, aiming to explore opportunities in streaming or podcasting.
- The 77-year-old views this change as liberating and plans to remain active until his contract ends in late 2024.
- He emphasizes that his decision was made without any internal issues at CNN and reflects positively on his time there.
- Wallace states he will maintain a neutral stance and is proud of his extensive network of potential interview guests, while details of his next venture remain undisclosed.
Pelosi Attacker Sentenced to Life in Prison, Spouts Conspiracy Theories in Court: A San Francisco judge sentenced David DePape to life in prison without parole ...
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Quick Glance: David DePape Sentenced to Life for Pelosi Attack
- David DePape was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi.
- A jury found DePape guilty of charges including aggravated kidnapping and false imprisonment of an elder.
- DePape attacked Paul Pelosi in their home while searching for Nancy Pelosi, causing serious injuries including a skull fracture.
- During sentencing, DePape expressed remorse and stated he intended to confront Nancy Pelosi.
Alexis Pelosi's Government Salary Comes Under Scrutiny: The niece-in-law of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was reportedly paid over $140 ...
newsweek.com/nancy-pelosi-niece-government-salary-criticized-1988624
Trump, Vance and Allies Hurl Insults at Women as Race Ends: Donald J. Trump has used misogynistic language to refer to Kamala Harris, fostering an environment ...
nytimes.com/2024/11/05/us/politics/trump-nancy-pelosi-liz-cheney-women.html
Pelosi clinches landmark 20th House term: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will return to Congress next year for a landmark 20th term, Decision Desk HQ projects ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4972851-nancy-pelosi-reelection-california/
OPINION | Don’t poke the bear: Democrats would be wise to find common ground with Trump
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John Fetterman unpacks Trump's victory — and calls it a 'serious flex for bros': 'They're not fascists'
foxnews.com/media/john-fetterman-calls-trump-victory-serious-flex-bros-theyre-not-fascists
Nancy Pelosi blames Joe Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies: The powerful Democrat says the party might have beaten Donald Trump if the ...
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Quick Glance: Pelosi Blames Biden for Democrats' Election Defeat
- Nancy Pelosi stated that Democrats might have performed better if President Biden had exited the race sooner.
- She argued that an open primary could have strengthened Kamala Harris by allowing other candidates to compete.
- Harris' aides blamed Biden for the loss, while former Biden aides criticized her for making excuses.
- Democratic lawmakers pointed to internal conflicts and a misalignment of political focus as reasons for the defeat.
Scoop: The 2024 blame game finally comes for Hakeem Jeffries: "This would never have happened under Pelosi," lamented one House progressive.
axios.com/2024/11/13/hakeem-jeffries-congress-progressives-2024-election
Democrat Nancy Pelosi has won reelection to U.S. House in California’s 11th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. Election 2024 live updates: Trump wins Georgia, is closing in on win over Harris in presidential results - The Washington Post
Pelosi on election expectations: 'We will win the House, Hakeem will be speaker'
pbs.org/newshour/show/pelosi-on-election-expectations-we-will-win-the-house-hakeem-will-be-speaker
Criticism of late withdrawal: The question of blame lies with the US Democrats - | now Nancy Pelosi attacks President Biden
spiegel.de/ausland/us-wahl-2024-nancy-pelosi-attackiert-joe-biden-a-ff9ab2f4-854b-46a1-ab4d-9e6f6d09690d
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