Nancy Pelosi on Thursday recaptured the speaker’s gavel as her party returned to power in the House of Representatives, overcoming more than a dozen defections from rebellious Democrats. Pelosi, who previously served as speaker for two terms, has eyed a return to the position ever since Republicans took the House in 2010. “I am particularly proud to be the woman speaker of the House of this Congress, which marks 100 years of women having the right to vote," Pelosi said. Her return, though, wasn’t guaranteed after Democrats flipped control of the chamber in November: some Democrats campaigned on opposing Pelosi’s return to the speakership, calling for new leadership. DEMS’ HOUSE TAKEOVER TO USHER IN WAVE OF TRUMP INVESTIGATIONSThe House starts with 434 members.

Source: Fox News January 03, 2019 17:11 UTC