She arrived as the Aids epidemic was devastating her home town, and she leaves as her party is finally dusting itself off after some long-hoped-for wins

Decision marks the close of a storied 20-term congressional career for the first woman to serve as House speaker

The historic former House speaker and Democratic Party power broker is hanging it up after nearly four decades of representing San Francisco.

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.

She arrived as the Aids epidemic was devastating her home town, and she leaves as her party is finally dusting itself off after some long-hoped-for wins