Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the nation’s first female speaker of the House and twice served in that top job, will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026. The powerful California Democrat, now 85, led her party in the House for two decades — from 2002 to 2022. Her decision will spark a fierce contest for her liberal, deep-blue San Francisco seat at a moment when Democrats across the country are embracing a new generation of leaders. nbcnews.app.link/TFSxDt3M4Xb