(AFP) The man who attacked the husband of top US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in the coupleâs California home was found guilty Thursday in a San Francisco federal court. Jurors convicted David DePape of assault for the attack in which he fractured Paul Pelosiâs skull. He was also found guilty of attempting to
David DePape Found Guilty of Assaulting Paul Pelosi with Hammer, Attempted Kidnapping
David DePape weeps on stand, apologizes to Paul Pelosi for hammer attack
The man accused of brutally attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer apologized in court Tuesday, while describing conspiracy theories about why he went to the couple’s San Francisco home to end what he viewed as government corruption. In remarks that lasted more than an hour, a tearful David DePape explained how […]
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With the release of their first song in decades, The Beatles have proven their music remains as relevant as ever â but the bandâs two surviving members say they never imagined theyâd have such longevity from its humble beginnings in Liverpool. âNone of us thought it would last a week!â drummer Ringo Starr, 83, told […]
On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days
Cardinal Albino Luciani was elected pope and took the name Pope John Paul I on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1978. John Paul I would have a very brief time as the head of the Catholic Church â dying of a heart attack just 33 days after his election. Born on Oct. 17, 1912, […]
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Rand Paul riles his GOP colleagues again â this time over TikTok
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‘Ant-Man’ star Paul Rudd remembers ‘Friends’ finale as ‘strange,’ admits ‘I shouldn’t be here’
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Tommy Fury defeats Jake Paul by split decision in thrilling boxing match
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Rand Paul leads investigation into ‘disturbing’ $5.4B in pandemic fraud as Biden moves to end COVID emergency
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GOP Drama: ‘Furious’ Margorie Taylor Greene Throws ‘Friend’ Matt Gaetz Under the Bus â ‘He Supported Paul Ryan’
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Biden Lies at California Rally: Trump Called People Like Paul Pelosi Attacker ‘Patriots’
OCEANSIDE, California â President Joe Biden told a crowd Thursday evening that former President Donald Trump had used the term âpatriotsâ to refer to people like the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Paul Pelosi was attacked last week in his home by a disturbed Canadian illegal alien
Paul Pelosi assault spurs calls on the Hill for boosted lawmaker security
In the meantime, a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said congressional leaders would explore âevery option available to ensure maximum safety.â Since âthereâs always threats against Nancy Pelosi,â it may be a good idea to have security for her family members around the clock, said Murphy, who serves on the panel overseeing legislative
Capitol Police chief pushes for ‘more resources’ after Paul Pelosi assault
Paul Pelosi was hospitalized due to the attack, and a Monday evening statement from Nancy Pelosi cited a potentially âlong recovery process for her husband.â Increasing resources for Capitol Police would likely require congressional approval. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday that congressional leaders would explore âevery option availableâ in…
Politicians react to attack on Paul Pelosi
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Top Republicans reject any link between GOP rhetoric and Paul Pelosi assault
âIâm sure people like to talk about anything but what the Democrats have done to this country,â Emmer said on CBSâ âFace the Nation.â The debate over political rhetoricâs role in the Paul Pelosi attack, the perpetrator of which steeped himself in online disinformation about fraud in the 2020 election and other conspiracy theories, dominated…
Audio: McCarthy responds to Paul Pelosi attack: ‘This is wrong’
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Paul Pelosi Booted from Police Foundation After Showing Member Card During Arrest: ‘Effective Immediately’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosiâs (D-CA) husband, Paul Pelosi, was removed from a police association after showing his membership card during his arrest, the New York Post reported Thursday. He pleaded guilty recently to a DUI charge after his arrest in May when he crashed his Porsche in Napa Valley, California, according to a Breitbart News article…
Rand Paul: Fauci’s ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Approach on Vaccine Based on ‘Regular People Aren’t Smart Enough’ to Make Decisions
Wednesday, during an interview that aired on Newsmax TV, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) attacked National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauciâs approach to promoting universal vaccinations, which he deemed âone-size-fits-all.â Paul told Newsmax TVâs Emerald Robinson that Fauci views âregular peopleâ as not smart enough to make their own decisions and was…
Rand Paul: Fauci Vaccine Push ‘More About Uniformity of Submission,’ ‘Less About Science’
Friday, during an appearance on FNCâs âTucker Carlson Tonight,â Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) explained why he would not get the COVID-19 vaccine.The Kentucky Republican senator maintained he already had the virus and therefore had immunity. He also criticized National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci for his approach to vaccinations, which does…
Rand Paul on COVID: ‘Iâm Not Getting Vaccinated Because Iâve Already Had the Disease’
During a Sunday appearance on New York City WABC 770 AM radioâs âThe Cats Roundtable,â Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced he would not receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Paul, a physician, acknowledged that people have the right to make their own decision regarding the vaccine. The Kentucky senator explained he has natural immunity from having been diagnosed…
Rand Paul: COVID Mandates Shouldn’t Be ‘Based on What We Don’t Know’
On Tuesdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âYour World,â Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) pushed back against government restrictions on people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus by arguing that mandates shouldnât be based on what we donât know and the burden should fall on the government to prove that there is widespread…
Rand Paul: ‘Not a Great Deal of Evidence’ Mask Mandates, Shutdowns Helped
Friday on FNCâs âFox & Friends,â Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) commented on his back and forth with âgovernment worrywartâ Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White Houseâs chief medical advisor. Paul and Fauci argued the day before about the purpose of masks among those who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. Paul, a physician, emphasized during his interview…
Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Democrats from Funding Planned Parenthood Through Paycheck Protection Program
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) claimed a win Friday after forcing Democrats to remove from their COVID âliberal wish listâ bill a provision that would have allowed every Planned Parenthood facility in the country to receive free taxpayer funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). âDemocrats knew this was never about COVID relief or helping small…