In October 2022, Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer in his San Francisco residence. The suspect, David DePape, had allegedly planned to kidnap Speaker Pelosi, who was in Washington at the time. Paul Pelosi was hospitalized as a result of the attack, and the video of the incident has been released to the public, sparking a national conversation about home security and the safety of public figures.
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San Francisco Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Murphy has released police bodycam footage of the October 2022 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi. The video shows police entering the home and shouting "Drop the hammer" as Paul and the suspect, David DePape, struggle over a hammer. DePape has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and elder abuse and has pleaded not guilty. Nancy Pelosi has expressed her gratitude for the police officers and relief that her husband is safe. The release of the video has sparked a debate over the use of body cameras by police officers.
President Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain who has served in the role since 2020. Biden praised Klain for his leadership and said he is confident Zients will continue his example. Zients is an experienced technocrat and will help Biden prepare for his reelection bid while facing investigations from a newly empowered House Republican majority. There will be an official transition event at the White House next week to thank Klain and welcome Zients in his new role.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has announced his intention to run for the California Senate seat in 2024, currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. He joins fundraising powerhouse Katie Porter, Ro Khanna, and Barbara Lee, who is expected to join the race and be the only Black woman in the Senate if she wins. Dan Newman, a veteran political strategist, believes the race will be “for the ages” and come with a hefty price tag in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
A California court has ordered the release of audio and video related to the attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco home last year. The materials are set to be released on Friday and are expected to show what officers saw when Paul Pelosi opened the door to the couple's home and his assailant attacked him with a hammer. Nancy Pelosi has expressed her concern about the release of the video, but it is unclear whether she will watch it.
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, visited Capitol Hill on Thursday to meet with House leaders from both parties and receive a law enforcement briefing. The meeting was likely related to the fairness of the platform and the ongoing debate over tech regulation. It is unclear what the outcome of the meeting was, but it is the latest in a series of high-profile visits to Capitol Hill by tech executives.
President Joe Biden will deliver a speech at a steamfitters union hall in Springfield, Virginia on Thursday, highlighting his accomplishments in creating jobs and economic growth, and contrasting his policies with those of House Republicans. He will discuss his pandemic-related economic stimulus package, infrastructure spending bill, legislation aimed at boosting computer chip production, and last year's climate, health care and tax package. Biden will use the opportunity to emphasize his commitment to creating jobs and economic growth, and to cast himself as a defender of the middle class.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from two House Democrats, Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York, to limit the access of Congressman George Santos of New York to classified materials due to "serious concerns" about his background and campaign finances which are currently under investigation. Santos, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees. McCarthy has yet to respond to the request.