It’s the end of an era for Democrats — and the nation.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told fellow lawmakers Thursday that she will step aside from the top Democratic leadership role she has held for nearly two decades.

She delivered the announcement to a packed chamber a day after Republicans officially clinched the House majority, albeit a small one, that will give them control of the gavel that they lost four years ago.

Her exit also follows the attack on her husband, Paul, by a hammer-wielding intruder in their San Francisco home last month. The assault left Mr. Pelosi with a fractured skull and other injuries from which he is still recovering.

“For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic Caucus that I so deeply respect, and I’m grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility,” Mrs. Pelosi told lawmakers. (Read more from “Pelosi Stepping Down From Leadership Role Following Midterm Losses That Cost Dems House Majority” HERE)

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the No. 5 House Democrat, is reportedly a top candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi as the leader of House Democrats. . .

Jeffries reportedly met with House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) in a “secret meeting” on Sept. 1 while Congress was on recess, Politico reported. At that meeting, Jeffries likely secured Clyburn’s support to become the next leader of House Democrats.

The 52-year-old New York Democrat purportedly summoned Clyburn after hearing that Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is also privately vying for the position.

From Politico:

The 52-year-old Jeffries was concerned enough that he offered to fly to South Carolina to seek the counsel of the 82-year-old Clyburn. The younger lawmaker wanted to gently make sure his elder in the Congressional Black Caucus knew of Schiff’s quiet campaign — and to even more gently warn Clyburn about the risk of splitting votes between them and opening a path for the ambitious Californian.

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It is widely expected that if Democrats lose control of the House (which is almost certain), then Pelosi will step down from her position — even if she wins reelection to Congress. (Read more from “Democrats Plot Nancy Pelosi’s Replacement in ‘Secret Meeting’: Report” HERE)

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The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, according to a Tuesday court filing.

David DePape was ordered held without bail during his arraignment Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court. His public defender entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf. It was the first public appearance since the early Friday attack for DePape, a fringe activist drawn to conspiracy theories. . .

DePape allegedly said he had other targets, including a local professor as well as several prominent state and federal politicians – and members of their families. (Read more from “Man Accused of Attacking Paul Pelosi on a ‘Suicide Mission'” HERE)

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