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Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire from Congress, saying she won’t seek re-election when her term ends in January 2027. The California Democrat, 85, closes a decades-long career that made her the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House and a party leader from 2003 to 2023. In a video message, she celebrated “history,” urged continued participation in democracy, and told San Francisco to “know your power.” She is credited with marshalling Barack Obama’s healthcare law, advancing Joe Biden’s infrastructure and climate efforts, and openly challenging Donald Trump.

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