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Aiming big, Biden is looking to restore faith in government
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON APR 03, 2021 07:00 PM IST
In a recent meeting with historians and in private conversations with advisers, Biden looked to the examples set by Presidents Franklin D Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson as he aims to use the levers of executive authority to create opportunities and break down barriers.
'Look inside his heart': Pelosi, Biden sidestep calling on Cuomo to resign
AFP |
UPDATED ON MAR 15, 2021 07:02 AM IST
The pair stopped short of joining a growing list of other politicians, including many fellow Democrats, in demanding Cuomo's resignation.
China waged campaign to destroy Tibet’s proud culture, history: Nancy Pelosi
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON MAR 11, 2021 12:38 PM IST
- Nancy Pelosi was speaking on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day against the Chinese occupation of the remote Himalayan region
US House committee to 'probe' events in Texas after winter storm, outages
Reuters | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 10:29 PM IST
- Nancy Pelosi told reporters the committee would be examining "how things could've turned out better and will turn out better in the future."
9/11-type commission to probe US Capitol storming proposed by Nancy Pelosi
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 11:43 AM IST
Her letter follows similar demands being made by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Nancy Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot
AP |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 04:00 AM IST
After former President Donald Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the US Capitol.
Pelosi steps up security for traveling members of Congress
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 10:48 AM IST
She added that Capitol Police officers would be stationed at three Washington-area airports and Union Station.
Nancy Pelosi wants security money to face 'enemy' within House
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 01:21 PM IST
Prosecutors have charged more than 200 people for their roles in the riot, and others have been arrested after posting threats.
Senate to get Donald Trump's impeachment trial soon: Nancy Pelosi
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 10:59 PM IST
The House impeachment managers -- the prosecutors who will present the case against Trump -- are in contact with the Senate about the timing, Pelosi said at a news conference Thursday.
Police arrest woman accused of laptop theft from Pelosi's office
AP |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 02:41 PM IST
FBI officials said a caller claiming to be an ex of Williams said friends of hers showed him a video of her taking a laptop computer or hard drive from Pelosi's office.
Lawmakers face fire for role in riot
By Yashwant Raj, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 12:39 AM IST
Democrats have alleged that rioters were given advance tours of the US Capitol ahead of the attack by some Republicans. How else, they have argued, could the rioters know their way around, reaching office rooms deep inside the building.
US Capitol riots: Pelosi's office invader Barnett to be put under house arrest
AP |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 06:00 AM IST
Barnett is charged with unlawfully entering a restricted area with a lethal weapon — in this case, a stun gun. Barnett also is charged with disorderly conduct and theft of public property.
Pelosi calls for prosecution of Congress members who aided Capitol siege
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 05:49 AM IST
"If in fact it is found that members of Congress were accomplices to this insurrection, if they aided and abetted the crimes, there may have to be actions taken beyond the Congress, in terms of prosecution for that," Pelosi said.
Eyes on Nancy Pelosi as Donald Trump's impeachment trial timing up in the air
Reuters | , Washington
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 09:50 PM IST
The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach Trump on a charge of incitement one week after his supporters rampaged in the Capitol following a speech in which the outgoing Republican president urged them to fight Democrat Joe Biden's Nov. 3 election victory.
'No one above the law': Pelosi says after Trump impeached
AFP |
UPDATED ON JAN 14, 2021 07:52 AM IST
"Today in a bipartisan way the House demonstrated that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States," the top Democrat in Congress said at a ceremony at which she signed the article of impeachment.
Nancy Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 11, 2021 06:01 PM IST
Pelosi's leadership team will seek a vote on a resolution calling on Vice President Pence and Cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment.
House 'will proceed' to impeachment of Trump: Pelosi
AP |
UPDATED ON JAN 11, 2021 06:10 AM IST
Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues. She said the House will act with solemnity but also urgency with just days remaining before Trump is to leave office on Jan. 20.
Man who sat at Nancy Pelosi aide's desk during Capitol riots faces charges
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 10:03 PM IST
The Justice Department on Friday released details on 13 defendants who were charged for their roles in connection with the Capitol riots. They included Richard Barnett, the Gravette, Arkansas, man who was photographed sitting at Pelosi's desk and is also known as Bigo.
Nancy Pelosi urges Democrats to return to DC amid Trump's impeachment calls
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 07:27 PM IST
In a "Dear Colleague" letter sent to Democratic members on Saturday, Pelosi wrote: "We will be proceeding with meetings with Members and Constitutional experts and others. I continue to welcome your comments. I urge you to be prepared to return to Washington this week."
US lawmakers argue why Trump must be removed with only a few days left in office
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 06:55 PM IST
The progressive caucus of Congressional Democrats has been at the forefront of the demand to remove Trump for allegedly inciting his aggressive supporters on Wednesday to storm the Capitol.
Nancy Pelosi moves cautiously against Trump as Biden focuses on agenda
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 06:19 PM IST
Pelosi said she’s instructed the House Rules Committee to be ready to move forward with an impeachment case, but she stopped short of saying that would be brought for a vote.
Explained: How Trump could be impeached again within days
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 04:35 PM IST
While constitutional experts are divided on the possibility of Senate trial after president’s tenure ends, Trump could be barred from ever holding public office if the upper chamber convicts him on the article of impeachment pursued by the House.
Laptop stolen from Pelosi's office during storming of US Capitol, says aide
Reuters | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 12:59 PM IST
Drew Hammill, an aide to Democrat Pelosi, said on Twitter that the laptop belonged to a conference room and was used for presentations.
House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn’t resign 'immediately': Pelosi
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 10:39 AM IST
House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn’t resign 'immediately', says Speaker Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi speaks to US army chief regarding Trump’s access to nuclear codes
By Bloomberg | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 10:51 PM IST
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi alerted fellow Democrats that she is concerned that an “unhinged” President Donald Trump would access nuclear launch codes and order a military strike, and wants Pentagon officials to take precautions.
US Capitol violence: Democrats discuss Trump impeachment for a second time
Washington | By Reuters | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2021 07:48 PM IST
Democrats in the House of Representatives, which holds the power to impeach the president, will hold a conference call at noon (1700 GMT) to discuss their next steps, according to two Democratic aides.
US Capitol hill storming: Police officer’s death intensifies siege questions
Washington | By Associated Press | Posted by Arpan Rai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 03:34 PM IST
The US Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured “while physically engaging with protesters” during the Wednesday riot. He is the fifth person to die because of the melee.
Faced with removal and prosecution, Trump owns up defeat, slams Capitol raiders
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj , edited by Vinod Janardhanan
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2021 11:29 AM IST
Five people died in the hours-long assault on the seat of US democracy that had forced Vice-President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the certification process, his family, who were also there, and lawmakers to take shelter wherever they could behind furniture and under desks.
All the President’s men
Washington | By Associated Press, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 01:26 AM IST
Wednesday began as a day of reckoning for President Donald Trump’s futile attempt to cling to power as Congress took up the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks Congress to resume joint session to consider election results
Washington | By Asian News International| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 06:34 PM IST
“Today’s shameful assault on our democracy -- anointed at the highest level of government -- must not deter us from our responsibility to the Constitution. Tonight, we will move forward with the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election,” tweeted Pelosi.