Why congress Is Trending Today?
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November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the U.S. Speaker of the House, has announced her retirement after nearly two decades in the position. Her departure opens up a competitive race to replace her in her San Francisco district. Pelosi's retirement comes as a significant political shift, with many reflecting on her historic career and the impact she's had on American politics.
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as US House Speaker, has announced that she will not seek reelection, bringing an end to her nearly four-decade career in the US House. The 85-year-old Democrat, who has been a prominent figure in American politics, will retire after her current term ends in January 2027. Her decision not to run for reelection has sparked speculation about who will replace her as the leader of the House Democrats. Pelosi's retirement comes after a storied career in which she served as the Speaker of the House for a record four terms and played a crucial role in passing landmark legislation such as the Affordable Care Act and the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Sarfaraz Khan, a prominent cricketer, has been in the spotlight recently due to his exclusion from the India A squad for the South Africa A series. Former cricketer and Congress spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, sparked controversy by stating that India should look at their neighboring countries to understand how to treat their cricketers, seemingly referring to Sarfaraz's snub. This remark was slammed by another former cricketer, who pointed out that Sarfaraz's scoring record speaks for itself. The political sphere has also been drawn into the controversy, with the BJP hitting back at Nirupam's comments, accusing him of trying to divide the cricket team. Congress leader Shama Mohamed has questioned Sarfaraz's exclusion, suggesting it might be due to his surname, and targeted Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian cricketer and current BJP MP, in her remarks. Gambhir has been criticized by a Congress spokesperson for his role in Sarfaraz's exclusion, with the spokesperson alleging that it might be due to Sarfaraz being a Khan. The BJP has slammed Mohamed for her comments, accusing her of trying to divide the cricket team.