Senate Democrats are facing internal disagreements on how to respond to the GOP's proposed continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer initially considering a vote on an amendment to the GOP's CR. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged Democrats to oppose the GOP bill and instead support a shorter-term funding solution to prevent a government shutdown. Ultimately, Senate Democrats, led by appropriations leaders, decided to abandon the amendment push, highlighting a division within the party and testing Schumer's leadership as they weigh their options in this legislative conflict.
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Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) has raised questions about a Trump supporter convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, suggesting that the individual may be an undercover federal agent. Lee plans to ask FBI Director Christopher Wray about the image at the next oversight hearing, though the FBI has not yet responded to the inquiry. The suggestion has been met with criticism from some who believe Lee is attempting to downplay the severity of the incident.
David DePape has been found guilty of two federal charges related to an attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in October 2022. He was convicted of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on an immediate family member of a federal official. DePape could face up to 20 years in prison for the attempted kidnapping charge and up to 10 years for the assault charge. The Pelosi family has asked for privacy as they continue to process the verdict.
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, testified in a San Francisco federal trial on Monday about the night he was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder at his home. The suspect, David DePape, has already admitted to breaking into the Pelosi home and hitting Paul Pelosi with a hammer, and has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping and assault. DePape testified in his own defense on Tuesday, offering rambling explanations for the attack. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected soon.
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.
David DePape is on trial for attacking Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer in October 2022. Defense attorney Jodi Linker argued that DePape was driven by conspiracy theories and intended to go after multiple Democratic officials. Paul Pelosi is expected to take the stand next week, and the trial is expected to last several weeks.
David DePape is set to stand trial for allegedly breaking into the Pelosi's San Francisco home, bludgeoning Paul Pelosi with a hammer, and attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi. The trial is expected to last two weeks and will feature testimony from the Pelosis, as well as other witnesses. It will be closely watched to see how the court handles the intersection of political violence and conspiracy theories, and could have implications for future cases.
Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein at a private memorial service held on the steps of City Hall. Security was high as invited attendees passed through a screening before taking their seats, and President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and former House Speaker Pelosi were in attendance. Feinstein, who was the longest-serving female senator and the longest-serving California senator, was remembered for her remarkable political career and the many accomplishments she achieved during her time in office.