Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi yesterday announced she will be stepping away from her two-decade leadership tenure. She will continue to serve as a representative of California’s 12th district. We look back at her legacy and at what's ahead for Democrats.

• Plus, flooding causes a food crisis for millions of Africans.
• And, American credit card debt soars.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Ayurella Horn-Muller and Hope King

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go Deeper:

• Pelosi stepping down as House Democratic leader after 20 years
• The post-flood food crisis for millions of Africans [update]
• Credit card balances see biggest spike in more than 20 years