WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 85, is heading for the exits after nearly four decades in Congress.

As of January 2026, 19 former members of the United States House of Representatives — 11 Democrats and eight Republicans — have announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term in the 2026 election ...

Data: U.S. Capitol Police; Chart: Axios Visuals Capitol Police investigations into threats against members of Congress, their families and staffers, and the U.S. Capitol rose drastically in 2025, ...

Ahead of next year’s midterms, a number of members from both major parties have already announced they’re heading for the exits, either because they’re seeking higher office, simply aren’t running ...

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring members of ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and President Donald Trump do not agree on much. In fact, they hate each other. But Pelosi, 85, and Trump, 79, do share one professional characteristic. They ...

Sherrod Brown isn’t the only former senator with the name abbreviation “S. Brown” seeking a comeback in the 2026 midterm elections. The Ohio Democrat is joined by, among others, former Sen. Scott ...

It can be very beneficial if someone knows which government contracts are coming down the line or which industries are on the verge of getting massive subsidies, etc., and Pelosi had her finger right ...

Vulnerable members of Congress who rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns are pushing legislation that the industry wants passed, a Washington Examiner review of campaign finance ...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is aiming to push a centrist message as Democrats weigh their options for presidential candidates in 2028, and one of his proposals is to impose an age limit on ...

Members of Congress are facing a growing number of threats, according to a new report from the U.S. Capitol Police.