House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

President Trump issued a series of angry tweets blaming Democrats in Congress for the impasse, which will affect some 800,000 federal employees.

Politics & Government

Shutdown Continues As President And Democrats Remain At Odds Over Funding For Wall

10:50am December 26, 2018

by Scott Neuman

President Trump, holed up in the White House, issued a series of angry tweets blaming Democrats for the impasse, which will affect some 800,000 federal employees.

A U.S. park ranger gives a tourist suggestions of other nearby places he can visit while Joshua Tree National Park was shut down in 2013.

Politics & Government

Here's What Would Happen If The Government Shuts Down This Week

4:43pm December 17, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Even a partial government shutdown would leave some 800,000 government workers without pay over the holidays, although many would remain on the job.

Politics & Government

Pelosi Knows How To Win — But Will She Win The House Speakership Again?

1:24pm November 27, 2018

by Dave Davies

New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper talks about why Republicans love to attack Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the challenges she faces within her own party and her bid to be speaker of the House.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing opposition from a group of House Democrats who argue that after the midterm elections voters want a new generation of leadership in the House.

Politics & Government

Pelosi's Democratic Opponents Go Public, But Still Lack Challenger

6:41pm November 19, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Eleven House Democrats and five incoming freshmen have signed a letter committing to oppose Nancy Pelosi's speakership bid on the House floor.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., celebrates the party's wins in the House of Representatives. Pelosi plans to run for speaker now that Democrats will control the House.

Politics & Government

House Democrats Vow To 'Drain Swamp' And Bring 'Accountability'

5:40am November 07, 2018

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said the first order of business will be a vote on campaign finance reform. House committees also will launch investigations of Trump administration officials.