White House rules out banning Russian oil despite Pelosi backing calls Comes also as many are concerned about rising gas prices in the United States. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
White House announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and Putin’s ‘cronies’ – as it happened ‘We want him to feel the squeeze,’ says press secretary Jen Psaki The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2022
State of the Union live: Biden denounces ‘menacing’ Putin and vows to tackle inflation and Covid – as it happened President condemns Russia, outlines plans to deal with rising prices and promises ‘new moment’ in fight against coronavirus The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022
Marijuana Justice Coalition Calls For A Floor Vote On The More Act The Marijuana Justice Coalition (MJC), a broad coalition of national advocacy organizations convened by the Drug Policy Alliance, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) on Tuesday, calling Benzinga · Mar 1, 2022
State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Pelosi expresses full support for aid to Ukraine House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to approve “whatever” President Biden requests in aid to Ukraine as it battles a Russian invasion as well as additional money to the Pentagon amid the crisis. Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2022
State of the Union: The five most bizarre moments over the years From a congressman shouting “You lie!” to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022
A Florida man who became one of the most recognized Capitol rioters gets jail time MIAMI — Adam Johnson became one of the most recognizable faces of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol after a photo of him smiling with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern went viral. On Friday, he was sentenced. Miami Herald · Feb 25, 2022
Pelosi’s lectern poser sentenced Adam Johnson, caught posing with Nancy Pelosi's lectern during the Capitol riot, will also pay a $5,000 fine Salon · Feb 25, 2022
January 6 rioter who carried Nancy Pelosi’s podium fined and sentenced Floridian Adam Johnson shouted encouragement to rioters breaking down the doors to the House chamber The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2022
Roger Stone sues Jan. 6 committee to block phone records release Republican political operative Roger Stone sued to block the release of his phone records to a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022
‘Putin chose this war,’ Biden says as he announces new sanctions – US politics as it happened President condemns Putin’s ‘brutal assault on the people of Ukraine’ – follow all the latest US politics news The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2022
Pelosi confident in security for Biden speech, trucker rally WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she is confident Capitol security officials are prepared for trucker convoys traveling to the Washington, D.C., region to protest COVID-19 restrictions, noting that most potential disruptions would not overlap with President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1. Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022
Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022
Reason · Feb 23, 2022 Hey, Nancy Pelosi: 'National Debt Should Be a Top Priority' A bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling for two deficit reduction ideas to be included in this year's federal budget bill.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Pelosi: Putin assault on Ukraine is 'attack on democracy' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the Russian aggression toward Ukraine is “an attack on democracy.”
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Reed Jobs: Steve Jobs’ son refuses to comment on report he might run for Pelosi’s seat Apple co-founder’s son has not to date publicly explored a political career of any kind
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2022 Biden imposes sanctions on company behind Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – as it happened President says US ‘will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate’ – follow the day’s news
Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022 Pelosi confident in security for Biden speech, trucker rally - Roll Call After trucker protests immobilized Canada's capital, convoys to Washington, D.C., are being planned to protest pandemic restrictions.
Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022 Feds want prison for ‘privileged’ Jan. 6 defendant who took Nancy Pelosi’s lectern Federal prosecutors are asking that the the Jan. 6 defendant whose “sense of entitlement and privilege” led to his entering the Capitol and taking possession of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern serve 90 days in prison for his alleged crime.
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022 Nancy Pelosi issues warning over Boris Johnson's hopes for a US trade deal The US House Speaker visited the Commons as Parliamentary recess came to a close to meet up with her 'true friend' Sir Lindsay Hoyle to discuss the economy, threats to democracy and security.
The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2022 Money unites: Republicans and Democrats find rare bipartisanship over trading stocks Despite wide public support for banning lawmakers from trading stocks, members of both parties have expressed anxiety about the idea
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022 Marjorie Taylor Greene complains about being treated ‘as if I’m some kind of crazy person’ Georgia congresswoman is frequently in the news for making ridiculous pronouncements such as when she accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of sending ‘gazpacho police’ after members of Congress
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2022 Pelosi Opens Conference to Support Palestinian Companies with $250 Mln Palestinians underscored the two-state solution and demanded US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi take practical steps to recognize Palestine as a country. Pelosi had kicked off a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Wednesday. Israeli leaders tried to limit her visit to emphasizing bilateral ties and ignoring her statements…
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022 Pelosi opens Biden State of the Union speech to full House Despite the pandemic, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that all members of Congress are invited to attend President Joe Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address in the House chamber