How Nancy Pelosi went from San Francisco housewife to the most powerful woman in US politics
Nancy Pelosi made history as the first woman to serve as speaker of the House. A look at her life, family, husband Paul, and success.
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Trump will break his silence at his Mar-a-Lago estate after he was charged with felonies. Take a look inside his exclusive resort.
Trump's post-presidential lair is his Palm Beach club, where membership costs $200,000. Here's what the gilded resort looks like beyond the entrance.
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, dies at 82
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a master parliamentarian who represented Nevada in the Senate from 1987 to 2017, has died at 82.
The 7 White House senior staffers who have — so far — kept their jobs in the Trump administration
Here's the list of the White House senior staffers who have survived a work environment known for its record turnover rates.
Senator Jeff Merkley announces he's not running for president in 2020
Merkley, a Democrat, said in a video to supporters on Tuesday: "I’ve reached the conclusion that the biggest impact I can have is here in the Senate."
What 19 famous US politicians looked like early in their careers
We look back at what some of the US' most prominent lawmakers, politicians, and government figures looked like in the early stages of their careers.
ICE set up a fake university enrolling hundreds of foreign students as part of a sting operation
The fake university was part of an operation to identify foreign students who were willing to participate in an illegal scheme to stay in the country.
Trump's man to handle Venezuela crisis was convicted in Iran-Contra affair and fought to cover-up worst massacre in recent Latin American history
Abrams has a long, controversial history as a foreign policy adviser in Washington, including being convicted over his role in the Iran-Contra affair.
Iowa Democrats want Cardi B to speak to Des Moines voters
Rapper Cardi B is gaining political traction. On Tuesday, the Polk County Democrats in Iowa invited her to speak in Des Moines.
The words 'So help you God' were about to be removed from a House committee's oath, angering some Republicans
The House Committee on Natural Resources almost removed the words "so help you God" from the oath witnesses take, angering some Republicans.
Hillary Clinton is not running for president in 2020, former campaign chairman says
Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee, is not running for president, according to her former campaign chairman.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says he's not running for president in the 2020 election
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti squashed rumors of a 2020 presidential run on Tuesday afternoon in a speech at Los Angeles City Hall.
As tensions in Venezuela heighten, Marco Rubio says US should 'go big' on its relationship with Brazil's new right-wing president
Marco Rubio, President Trump's point person on Latin American policy, wants the US to strengthen its bond with Brazil and its right-wing president.
Trump loves to give White House tours in which he incorrectly claims that Obama would spend the whole day watching basketball
Donald Trump loves giving White House tours to guests more than his predecessors — and in them he makes outlandish claims, per The Washington Post.
Hillary Clinton hasn't ruled out a third presidential run, but 2020 could prove harder than 2016
Hillary Clinton might still be considering running for the White House for a third time in 2020. But her odds might be worse this time around.
Latinx lawmakers respond to Tom Brokaw's suggestion that Hispanics should 'work harder at assimilation'
On Sunday's "Meet the Press," long-time NBC journalist Tom Brokaw suggested Hispanics should "work harder at assimilation." Some Latinx lawmakers hit back.
Pete Buttigieg is an openly gay military veteran, Rhodes scholar, and Democratic mayor in a red state. He's also running for president
Pete Buttigieg, the openly-gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is running for president. In a conversation with INSIDER, he revealed why he's not afraid of the odds.
5 lingering effects of the longest government shutdown in US history
The longest government shutdown may be over, but its effects will be visible for months. Here are five shutdown effects that don't end with it.
Loyalist threatens to cut power at the US Embassy as diplomatic moment of truth arrives for Venezuela
The standoff between the US and Venezuela continues a day after Donald Trump said he supports opposition leader Juan Guaidó, angering Nicolás Maduro.
15 million low-income households will have a lapse in food benefits because of the government shutdown
Because of the government shutdown, families who receive SNAP benefits might go 40 to 50 days without food assistance payments after February.