Nancy Pelosi: ‘Follow the Money’

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s message at the annual South by Southwest festival could be summarized in three words: Follow the money. Pelosi uttered that specific phrase—and similar versions of it—several times during her interview with Evan Smith, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, as part of the magazine’s Future of Democracy summit this morning in Austin, Texas. Pelosi, who represents California’s 11th congressional district, began by discussing the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the anxiety sweeping through not only her home district but the tech and financial…

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Pelosi Defies China’s Bluster, Heralds ‘Taiwan’s Vibrant Democracy’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defied the Communist Chinese government Tuesday by touching down in Taiwan for a visit. The California Democrat continued to win praise from Republican lawmakers, but an ambiguous response at best from the Biden administration, which has been skeptical of the trip.  Pelosi issued a statement after her arrival saying that the visit “honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.” Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan since then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., did it in 1997.  Gingrich is among Republicans who had…

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Nancy Pelosi not giving up on persuading Joe Manchin to enact Biden agenda

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she still believes President Biden’s agenda can reach the finish line with the help of Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat. Mrs. Pelosi is fixated on what she can get done now while Republicans are formulating midterm election plans necessary to take power … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi – Reuters

Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi  Reuters ‘Finally doing right’: Democrats’ big bill offers Sanders chance to deliver  The Guardian UPDATE 7-Democrats ‘pretty much there’ on U.S. social spending bill -Pelosi  Yahoo Finance US House speaker says Democrats close to reach deal on Biden’s social spending plan  ecns Pelosi, Biden call for filibuster reform on voting rights bills  USA TODAY View Full Coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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Pelosi calls for prosecution of any Congress members who might have helped pro-Trump siege – Reuters

Pelosi calls for prosecution of any Congress members who might have helped pro-Trump siege  Reuters Nancy Pelosi pushes for prosecution of US Congress members involved in Capitol Hill siege  Republic World Pelosi Says US Congress Members Who Helped Capitol Hill Mob Will Be Prosecuted  i24NEWS U.S.’ Pelosi: If members of Congress helped Capitol attack, should be prosecuted  WTVB News View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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