Trump endorsed Vega; Mr. Pelosi attacked
Mr. Pelosi was hospitalized after the home invasion.
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The rundown
Speaker Pelosi’s husband was violently attacked in his home this morning.
Trump endorsed Vega in VA-07. Read his full statement.
Spanberger released a new ad
A Richmond police officer has been arrested for rape
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Executive Schedule
10:00 AM: GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN VISITS VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
5:10 PM: GOVERNOR HOSTS WINE MONTH RECEPTION
Mr. Pelosi attacked during a home invasion
A spokesperson for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi released a statement Friday saying the speaker’s husband was “violently attacked” overnight during a home invasion.