Capitol security officials announced they would beef up protection after the attack, but lawmakers and experts say gaping holes in the system have long persisted.
Tag: Assaults
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With Falsehoods About Pelosi Attack, Republicans Mimic Trump
The former president has showed Republicans that there is no penalty — and possibly a reward — from voters for spreading false claims and insulting political opponents.
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Suspect in Pelosi Attack Was Consumed by Conspiracy Theories, Boss Says
David DePape, the man accused of breaking into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband, increasingly spent time online in recent months, according to his employer.
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Suspect in Pelosi Attack Charged With Assault and Attempted Kidnapping
Federal prosecutors filed charges on Monday against the man the police said broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and struck her husband with a hammer.