 | US Capitol: Nancy Pelosi portrait unveiled, historic first of a female speakerPelosi’s portrait was painted years ago after her first tenure as speaker from 2007 to 2011 but was held back. |
 | Jeffries, first Black Congressional leader, wins historic bid to lead House Dems after PelosiJeffries said he hopes to find “common ground when possible” with Republicans but will “oppose their extremism when we must.” |
 | Pelosi won’t seek leadership role, plans to stay in CongressPelosi has led Democrats through consequential moments, including passage of the Affordable Care Act with President Barack Obama and the impeachments of President Donald Trump. |
 | US midterm elections: Nancy Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ after Republicans wins HouseThe California Democrat, who rose to become the nation’s first woman to wield the speaker’s gavel, is a pivotal figure in U.S. politics. |
 | Intruder attacks US speaker Pelosi's husband, calling, 'Where is Nancy'The assault on the 82-year-old Paul Pelosi injected new uneasiness into the nation's already toxic political climate, just 11 days before the midterm elections. |
 | Pelosi, other US lawmakers visit Armenia as cease-fire holdsA cease-fire took effect on Wednesday evening following two days of heavy fighting that marked the largest outbreak of hostilities in nearly two years. |
 | Military reserves, civil defense worry Taiwan as China loomsThe number of combat-ready reservists "who could immediately join front-line battles" is only about 300,000, said Wang Ting-yu, a lawmaker from the governing Democratic Progressive Party. |
 | Taiwan fire warning shots at drones flying over island near ChinaThe incident comes amid heightened tensions after China fired missiles into the sea and sent planes and ships across the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait earlier this month. |
 | China keeps wary watch as US warships sail through Taiwan StraitAfter Pelosi's visit, China went ballistic conducting massive military exercises for several days including firing missiles over the Taiwan island. |
 | US Navy sails warships through Taiwan Strait in first since Pelosi visitChina has sent many warships sailing in the Taiwan Strait and waters surrounding Taiwan since Pelosi’s visit, as well as sending warplanes and firing long-range missiles. |
 | Paul Pelosi gets 5 days in jail, 3 years of probation in DUIPaul Pelosi was arrested following a May 28 crash in Napa County, north of San Francisco, after a DUI test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .082%, just over the legal limit. |
 | No threat could shake Taiwanese resolve to defend island: President Tsai Ing-wenTaiwan lives under constant threat of an invasion by China, which claims the self-ruled democracy as part of its territory to be seized one day -- by force if necessary. |
 | With China in overdrive, errors could followIf a direct confrontation with the US is not desirable due to uncertain outcomes, the one way China perceives that it can indirectly dent US confidence is by targeting its allies. |
 | US governor visits Taiwan after China drillsHolcomb's visit comes on the heels of the announcement of trade talks between the US and Taipei in the coming months as a senior US diplomat warned Beijing would continue to put pressure on Taiwan. |
 | Taiwan says five Chinese aircraft crossed median lineDespite strong objections from the Taiwan government, China has been carrying out military drills in the area. |
 | China announces new drills as US delegation visits TaiwanPelosi was the highest-level member of the US govt to visit Taiwan in 25 years, and her trip prompted nearly two weeks of threatening military exercises by China, which claims the island as its own. |
 | US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan: statementSunday's unnannounced visit came after Pelosi infuriated Beijing by visiting Taiwan earlier this month, sparking unprecedented air and sea drills that raised the prospect of conflict. |
| US cannot allow China's 'new normal' to pressure Taiwan with military drills, says Pelosi"The visit delivered a clear statement that America's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific is unshakeable," Pelosi noted. |
 | Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threatsArtillery tucked in from the coast was lined up side by side, with armed soldiers in units firing the howitzers out to sea one after the other, a live stream showed. |
 | UK summons Chinese ambassador over Taiwan actions"The UK and partners have condemned in the strongest terms China's escalation in the region around Taiwan, as seen through our recent G7 statement," Truss said in a statement. |
