Ocasio-Cortez's former chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti, who is 39, praised Pelosi's storied career in his announcement, but said it was time for a new generation of lawmakers.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin called Scott an inspiration in a statement released after the pardon announcement. “Speaker Don Scott’s journey of faith and family, his determination to reshape ...

He has been an advocate for criminal justice reform and second chances. Following the announcement, Speaker Don Scott released the following statement: “Today, I am deeply humbled to share that ...

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott was pardoned Sunday by President Joe Biden for a felony drug conviction Scott received in 1994 while he was a law school student.