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Nancy Pelosi, Congress

‘An Icon of American Politics’: Democrats React as Nancy Pelosi Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election to Congress

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election to Congress and will retire when her term concludes in early 2027, the San Francisco Representative announced on Thursday.

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Congress may not be Pelosi-free for long despite Nancy’s retirement announcement — here’s who could continue her dynasty

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Representative Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Trump, filibuster and United States Senate

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Trump Says Senate Should Not Leave Town Until Shutdown Deal Made

President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Senate should remain in Washington, D.C., this weekend "until they have a deal" to end the federal government shutdown, which is now in its sixth week.

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Trump clings to filibuster demand as shutdown drags on

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Trump wants to abolish the filibuster. GOP senators aren’t on board.

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Government shutdown updates: Schumer outlines Dems' offer, Republicans brush off proposal

Now in its 38th day, the U.S. government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.

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Trump Blurts Out Admission on Who’s Winning the Shutdown

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Democrats win big in off-year election as Trump hosts event to discuss GOP’s future and how to end the government shutdown

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Democrats consider prolonging the shutdown as Republicans prepare new bills without health care fix

Many Democrats said they would continue to hold out for an extension of expiring health care subsidies, which was not expected to be part of the legislation.

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Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

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Bipartisan talks to end the shutdown intensify, but agreement elusive

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SNAP benefits could soon return, as Senate shutdown vote looks doubtful. Live updates

The Trump administration says it is working to comply with a federal judge’s order to provide full SNAP benefits for November.

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Shutdown fight in the Senate likely to drag through the weekend

Senators are staying in Washington through the weekend as talks continue on a short-term spending deal to end the government shutdown, with both parties trading proposals on health care subsidies and federal worker pay.

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2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

ABC News has tracked at least 43 visits or planned visits so far in 2025 and 2026 by Democratic presidential hopefuls to key early or battleground states.

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Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees could soon go without pay or face potential layoffs, since a government shutdown went into effect on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The GOP-controlled House passed a bill earlier this month to extend government funding until Nov.

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Nancy Pelosi, Congress

Trump, filibuster and United States Senate

SNAP benefits could soon return, as Senate shutdown vote looks doubtful. Live updates

Shutdown fight in the Senate likely to drag through the weekend

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

Senate Republicans block bipartisan effort to halt military action, drug boat strikes in the Caribbean

The Soup That's Been Served Every Day At The United States Senate For Over A Century

Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking U.S. strikes on Venezuela

NBA officials brief Congress committee over gambling probe