Getty ImagesUS Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said she will be stepping down at the end of her term in January 2027.Pelosi's announced her departure in a video message, after nearly four decades in the House of Representatives.It also marks the end of a storied political career: Pelosi, 85, served as the first female Speaker of the House and led her party in the lower chamber of Congress from 2003 until 2023.The San Francisco Democrat was also considered the consummate political operator. She was instrumental in forcing then-President Joe Biden to step aside during questions about his mental acuity, which led to the ill-fated candidacy of Kamala Harris.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.