Nancy Pelosi relinquishes leadership of US Democrats in House of Representatives

Dhe Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, will no longer lead her party in the House of Representatives. The 82-year-old Democrat announced this at the beginning of a parliamentary session on Thursday in Washington. “For me, it’s time for a new generation to lead the Democratic faction, which I respect so much,” … Read more

Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON (AP) — A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Sean Penn called U2 “four scrappy Dublin punks.” Ballet dancers performed for conductor and composer Tania León. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney — a lot — while Sheryl Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” to Amy Grant … Read more

Fears of violence ahead of congressional midterms

Washington (agencies) A violent attack on Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi’s husband has raised fears that misinformation and deep political divisions could lead to violence ahead of the US midterm elections. This attack took place more than a week before the crucial midterm elections, in a tense atmosphere. Election officials and lawmakers said they saw an … Read more

Pelosi condemns Azerbaijan’s attacks on Armenia

<!– –> September 18, 2022 16:51 Today, Sunday, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi denounced from Yerevan the recent attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia, where she is visiting, following border clashes that took place this week between Baku and Yerevan. “We strongly condemn these attacks, on behalf of the US Congress,” Pelosi confirmed in … Read more