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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew massive attention with viral videos about egg freezing, praise from Democratic leaders, and rising chatter about a 2028 presidential or Senate bid, while facing Republican critique and online scrutiny.
Nancy Pelosi is using her vast political network to back Connie Chan in San Francisco’s open House seat, aiming to block Scott Wiener amid a feud that has spilled into an AI chatbot controversy and a debate over female representation in the region’s Democratic leadership. Wiener, who led in the primary, says Pelosi has effectively taken over Chan’s campaign, while Chan’s side emphasizes labor ties and the legacy Pelosi wants to shape for the city.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener will remove ConnieChan.ai, a parody AI chatbot built to critique rival Connie Chan in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi, after Pelosi condemned it as sexist; Wiener apologized for the offense and will also pull down the accompanying billboards. Chan and Pelosi allies criticized the bot for racist/sexist implications, while Chan’s campaign argued it highlighted Wiener's judgment. The episode unfolds amid Wiener's ongoing engagement with AI policy.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi and allies condemned Scott Wiener’s use of an AI chatbot that imitates rival Connie Chan, calling the tactic sexist and potentially racist. Wiener says the bot is meant to educate voters about Chan’s record and to spotlight AI safety, while Chan’s campaign and Pelosi argue it degrades women of color and weaponizes AI in politics. The controversy adds fuel to the ongoing debate over AI’s role in campaigns, with calls from Pelosi and others to remove the bot and broader scrutiny of how AI is used in elections.
Paul Pelosi, 86, had at least eight traffic violations over 13 years before his July Napa Valley crash, including a 2022 DUI after crashing his Porsche into a Jeep; neighbors had whispered about his health and fitness, and in the Napa incident he slammed a convertible into a parked Tesla and then continued driving until his car broke down as officers arrived on the scene.
Exclusive photos show Paul Pelosi’s alleged hit-and-run in Yountville, California, where his brown convertible struck an unoccupied Tesla and sped away. Deputies identified Pelosi as the driver; alcohol was not detected. He faces a misdemeanor charge for leaving the scene, and officials will refer him to the DMV to evaluate whether he should continue driving, given his past DUI and other driving history.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley, opening January 2027. The nonpartisan institute will fund faculty research, offer leadership courses (including Pelosi co-leading a Congress course with UC Berkeley professor Eric Schickler), host a visiting fellows program, support student summer experiences, and organize an annual nonpartisan forum for global thought leaders; it is funded by over $32 million in philanthropic commitments and aims to raise $50 million to sustain Berkeley programs and establish a second center for the House of Representatives.
UC Berkeley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027 as a nonpartisan hub for research, teaching and civic engagement to tackle polarization, AI’s role in governance, and other democracy challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a Congress course and the institute housing centers and fellowships supported by more than $35 million toward a $50 million endowment.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at UC Berkeley, set to open in January 2027 after her retirement. The nonpartisan institute will fund undergraduate courses, host an annual forum, and run a visiting fellows program to study and strengthen democratic governance, protect civil rights, and diversify political leadership, with Pelosi co-teaching a course and more than $32 million in fundraising pledges.
Rep. Hank Johnson welcomed three New York Democrats endorsed by Zohran Mamdani into the House caucus, saying they’ll participate, while Pelosi and Omar dodged questions about the growing Democratic Socialists of America influence after their victories. The winners—Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez—advocated progressive positions, including criticism of Israel’s government, with Lander defending the right to critique Israel; Johnson tied the moment to broader debates over U.S. policy in the Middle East and the party’s left flank.
In San Francisco’s race to replace retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi, supervisor Connie Chan surged to second place after Pelosi endorsed her, overcoming rival Saikat Chakrabarti who spent about $10 million of his own fortune. Chan will advance to the November general against Scott Wiener, who leads the field, while Chakrabarti’s heavy spending failed to derail Chan’s momentum.
In San Francisco’s open House race to replace Nancy Pelosi, three progressives—Scott Wiener, Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti—present distinct left-leaning paths: Wiener leans to a pragmatic left, Chan emphasizes labor backing and wealth taxation, and Chakrabarti pushes a broader insurgent agenda. Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan adds weight as the city’s tech wealth and housing shifts shape the contest and its national implications for the Democratic left.
Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to AOC, is running a Democratic primary in California to replace Nancy Pelosi, pitching a more confrontational, anti-establishment agenda and vowing to challenge party leadership. He self-funds his campaign, faces local scrutiny over his ties to the district, and competes in a top-two contest where Pelosi-endorsed Connie Chan is a key challenger. The race highlights a broader progressive push to reshape Democratic leadership at the federal level, though Chakrabarti’s ties to San Francisco’s political groundwork and concerns about his local relevance have sparked debate among voters and activists.
A detailed profile of Xavier Becerra tracing his methodical, debate-first leadership style from a 1990s freshman challenging the Ways and Means chair to a gubernatorial frontrunner, highlighting his policy stances on immigration and health care, his tenure as California attorney general and HHS secretary, and the tensions with Pelosi and the White House that have shaped his career and current bid.
In San Francisco's open House race, challenger Saikat Chakrabarti attacks Nancy Pelosi’s legacy to court anti-establishment voters, even after Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan as her successor. Chakrabarti cites policy disagreements with Pelosi and has drawn endorsements from Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib; the race is a dead heat for second place behind front-runner Scott Wiener, setting up a likely November rematch and testing the city’s reverence for the former speaker.