Elections
Democrats debate strategy on ending shutdown after election wins
The US government shutdown, now the longest in history and entering its sixth week, has intensified internal Democratic divisions, pitting progressives
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Biography
The Colossal, Unexpected Career of Nancy Pelosi
When Nancy Pelosi arrived in Congress in 1987, not much was expected of her. At the time the 47-year-old activist and housewife won a special election
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Biography
How Nancy Pelosi Wielded Power For Four Decades
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. As a mob infiltrated the U.
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Current Events
‘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
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Aviation
Shutdown prompts flight cuts at 40 busiest U.S. airports
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is severely impacting air travel, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a critical
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Law
Pakistan’s Imran Khan: Trial and Imprisonment
Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, currently serving a 14-year sentence, recently described his solitary confinement in Adiala Jail as
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Current Events
Corruption blamed for rising typhoon death toll in Philippines.
Typhoon Kalmaegi caused widespread destruction and flooding in the central Philippines, killing at least 114 people and leaving 127 missing.
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Gender Equality
Mamdani Names An All-Woman Transition Team. Here’s Who They Are
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced an all-women team to lead his official transition effort on Wednesday. The 34-year-old named a slate
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History
One-Day Government Shutdowns
The current government shutdown has set a record as the longest in U.S. history at 35 days and counting, surpassing the previous 34-day record set during
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Government
Trump Taps Billionaire Private Astronaut Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA—Again
Jared Isaacman can be forgiven if he’s experiencing whiplash. On Dec. 4, 2024, President Trump tapped the two-time private astronaut and billionaire owner
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