Capitol Hill Buzz: Pelosi says next president a "she"

At a news conference, Pelosi defended the budget deal negotiated between the White House and Republican leaders when asked if Congress was just punting major fiscal issues until after the next election.

Pelosi, who was the first female speaker of the House until she had to give up her gavel to the GOP five years ago, has signaled support for — but not officially endorsed — former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the only female candidate running for the Democratic nomination.

Boehner, R-Ohio, resigned at the end of last month after his right flank threatened to oust him, saying he worked too often with Democrats and didn't listen to members of his own party.