Nancy and Paul Pelosi targeted in 'politically motivated' attack

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View online November 01, 2022 1/ Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape faces federal charges for assault and attempted kidnapping David DePape, the man suspected of attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer at their San Francisco home, is now facing federal charges.   The charges of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official and attempted kidnapping of a federal official were outlined in a criminal complaint filed by an FBI agent in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday afternoon. The filing happened three days after 42-year-old Mr DePape was accused of breaking and entering into the couple's Pacific Heights home and assaulting the 82-year-old Mr Pelosi.   The criminal complaint was based on an affidavit by FBI Special Agent Stephanie Minor and states that Mr DePape attacked Mr Pelosi "with intent to retaliate against" the speaker "on account of the performance of official duties". 2/ Trump asks Supreme Court to block House Democrats from seeing his tax returns Mr Trump has been fighting to keep his taxes from the House Ways and Means committee since 2019 3/ Elon Musk complains about being asked about Trump's Twitter return Banned accounts will go before new 'content moderation council' for return to platform 4/ 'We got him': Delphi victim's sister reacts as Richard Allen charged with murders On Monday police announced that Richard Allen, a 50-year-old local man, had been charged with two counts of murder 5/ Judge blocks Penguin Random House from buying rival Simon & Schuster Stephen King testified on behalf of the Biden administration in August trial The Big Question Could Lauren Boebert be in trouble at the midterms? If there are any signs or billboards supporting Lauren Boebert in Aspen, Colorado, they are few, far between and extremely well hidden. In neighbourhoods surrounding the centre of the well-heeled ski town, there are indeed signs in front of people's pricey houses but almost every single one of them is for Adam Frisch, Ms Boebert's Democratic challenger.   It is no surprise that Mr Frisch should hail from Aspen, a mountain enclave that stands out as a moneyed, liberal bastion in Colorado's 3rd congressional district, which encompasses nearly half the landmass of the state.   What is more surprising is that the support Mr Frisch is receiving is not just from regular constituents fed up with Ms Boebert but from well-known local conservatives voting across party lines to oust her. Could this be the beginning of the end for one of the most famous faces of the MAGA movement? Read the full story > Watch/ Scuba diver rescued by women in mermaid costumes off California coast NUMBER OF THE DAY 270,000   – The number of homes in Kyiv that have reportedly lost power as a result of Russian missile strikes after Vladimir Putin stepped up his assault on the Ukrainian capital city on Monday. QUOTE OF THE DAY "Rather than increasing our investments in America or giving American consumers a break, their excess profits are going back to their shareholders and they're buying back their stock so the executive pay is going to skyrocket. Give me a break, but enough is enough." – US president Joe Biden says he now supports enacting a tax on the excess profits made by oil companies as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine causing prices to spike. Other stories you might like Football teams condemn pro-Kanye antisemitic message shared at game 'We don't need a Walker, we need a runner': Pastor rails against Herschel Walker in fiery pulpit speech Paul Pelosi attack: DA calls for political rhetoric to be toned down as she announces charges against David DePape Articles available exclusively to subscribers Bel Trew, The Independent - An end to the conflict in Ukraine now feels further away than ever Other newsletters you might like Climate News Fridays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Sign up The Race Report Fortnightly, 6pm (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.