A federal trial is underway in San Francisco for David DePape, accused of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, testified that he was attacked with a hammer and woke up in a pool of his own blood. Surveillance cameras and an alarm system were present in the couple's home, but the alarm was not set that night.
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Hundreds of protesters marched in Atlanta on Monday to oppose the construction of a police and firefighter training center in suburban DeKalb County, resulting in a clash between protesters and police officers in riot gear. Opponents of the center argue that it will lead to increased police presence in the area, while supporters argue that it will provide much-needed training for police and firefighters. The dispute is far from resolved, with the next steps yet to be determined.
Seven conservatives have already said they will vote no on the bill, and many more could join that group, meaning Johnson will need Democratic support to pass the bill and avoid a shutdown.
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced that she will not seek reelection to her House seat and instead will run for governor of Virginia in 2025. In a campaign video, Spanberger said that Virginia and the nation are facing “fundamental threats” to their rights and freedoms and that she will focus on protecting women’s reproductive rights and helping people with their everyday needs. Her announcement comes as Virginia is in the midst of a heated political climate, with her candidacy likely adding to the debate.
Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 86. She was a retired federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Barry abruptly retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry into whether she participated in fraudulent tax schemes with her brother and siblings. She will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a loving sister.
On Sunday night, the Secret Service confirmed that agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three people attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington, D.C. No one was struck by the shots, and the incident is being investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service. Naomi Biden was not with the agents when the incident occurred.
Donald Trump Jr. is set to return to the witness stand on Monday as lawyers of former President Donald Trump begin presenting their case in the $250 million civil fraud trial. Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization's former chief financial officer, has been called to the stand and is expected to be recalled by prosecutors. The trial poses threats to the Trump family's real estate empire and is expected to continue for at least several more days.