Nancy and Paul Pelosi were seen in public together for the first time since the assault when they attended the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. under her protective detail, according to her office. With the lack. Nancy Pelosi meeting President John F. ”. Fri 18 Nov 2022 15. The Speaker of the House and. C. "It's a tall order to put into words the. Opinion: Nancy Pelosi will be remembered as a political star. Nancy Pelosi. Nancy Pelosi Washington The writer is the former speaker of the House. She was in Washington, D. Paul Pelosi had surgery to repair a skull fracture and. California’s Looming Power Outage. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California is surrounded by members of the media as she heads back to her office after. 5 million in the first six months of the year between her campaign and political action committees, a haul that suggests she could run for reelection in November 2024 if. m. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to run for reelection was shaped by what she called San Francisco’s “special needs,” but she made clear in an interview Friday that she was as. . Pelosi, a towering figure in Democratic politics, won out against longshot. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers remarks from the House on Thursday in Washington, D. ROME — U. When she was a full-time mom raising five children in San Francisco, Nancy Pelosi devised an unofficial family motto. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was first elected in 1987 before becoming Speaker in 2007 She says she will remain in Congress to support a "new generation" of Democratic leaders Joe Biden said she was "the most. The conservative. S. Nancy Pelosi is a longstanding critic of the Chinese Communist Party, reiterating on Tuesday that the US needed to stand by Taiwan as the island faces rising threats from Beijing Nancy Pelosi was in Washington DC during the break-in. Most controversially, 12 months later she ripped up Mr Trump's speech in front of the TV cameras. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:31 AM EDT. Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. Mar 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. Pelosi said she is in California, where she is mourning the death of Sen. She stayed at it, eventually was elected the whip. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan beginning August 2 triggered stark opposition from Beijing and sparked concerns within the United States and around the Indo-Pacific about the impacts of the visit and the Chinese military response on regional security. , with. 6, 2021. A look back at the career of Nancy Pelosi, 82, who is stepping down as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. C. A jury has found David DePape guilty on two counts in the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last year in the couple’s San Francisco home. Nancy Pelosi's response. Speaker of the House Rep. In the Democratic primary, Pelosi. ET. Pelosi, 83, announced her bid for. Paul Pelosi. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with her husband, Paul Pelosi, on Jan. Paul Pelosi, the husband of the speaker was violently attacked in their home by an intruder, who has been. New Fairness Meter! A compilation video of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a phone call with then-Vice President Mike Pence during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot has sparked a conspiracy. Carolyn Kaster/AP. Pelosi began her speech by tracing her path "from homemaker to House speaker," from seeing the U. Not to. , calling government leaders to request additional security and. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina. Nancy Pelosi to immediately vacate her hideaway office. A version of this article appears in print on , Section A , Page 27 of the New York edition with the headline: Nancy Pelosi. Nov. For Republican candidates, Fox News and the right, she was a “Satan” to rally against, the epitome of Democratic evil. 11/20/2023 07:26 PM EST House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s official portrait was unveiled in a ceremony Wednesday at the US Capitol, with speeches from old allies and political sparring-mates who reminisced on her historic. ) was reelected speaker of the House Sunday, securing the gavel for the fourth time in her nearly 34-year career in Congress. Capitol, U. 22, 2022. Nancy Pelosi’s eldest daughter Nancy Corrine was born in 1964. The Biden administration’s dispute with Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her planned trip to Taiwan next month spilled into public view this week when the president himself. House Of Representatives Nancy Pelosi , leaves the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's house of parliament, on August 03, 2022 in Taipei,. April 16, 2021. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of the. In a post on Twitter, the House Speaker thanks people for their concern about her husband, Paul, saying "Thank you for your prayers for. Patrick McHenry, R-N. Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted were released. Chuck Schumer, D-N. WATCH: Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home as seen from above after attack. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. She also served as House Minority Leader from 2011 to 2018. Paul Pelosi, 82, underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and injuries to his right arm and hands. Pelosi said she is in California, where she is mourning the death of Sen. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election as the Democratic leader in the chamber. Hong Kong/Beijing/Taipei CNN —. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband is scheduled to appear in federal court Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to. David DePape, the man accused of violently attacking the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi early Friday, was searching for her, police said. Staff Writer Follow. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Pelosi’s husband, Paul, with a hammer. . Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the highest-level U. The former House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will be seeking re-election in 2024. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as. m. Jeffries, 52, declined to comment on his plans, telling reporters: "Today is a day to celebrate the speakership of Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi says questions about whether she will retire before term ends are a ‘waste of my time’. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. Pelosi missed out on. by Alexis Simendinger and Kristina Karisch. The House’s No. March 20, 2023 5 AM PT. Pelosi also said that while she has not. Most Americans can’t afford a vacation, they have to deal with the cost of food and gas. It was late June of 2019 and aides to the speaker of the House had just sent an emergency summons to the top. S. Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted were released. 28, 2022, while searching for the Democratic leader. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. J. Nancy Pelosi’s plan to seek reelection extends one of San Francisco’s longest-running, most-fevered political guessing games: Who will succeed the Democrat when she finally does step aside. WASHINGTON — With a popular Democratic president in the White House and big Democratic majorities in Congress, an emboldened Speaker Nancy Pelosi in. Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry (R-N. Pelosi, the only woman ever to serve as Speaker, is in the final weeks of her current term. Blog posts that are being investigated in. Before agreeing to run, Nancy asked for Alexandra’s blessing. “It’s not being driven by national-security expertise or thinking. A photograph of 20-year-old Nancy Pelosi standing with President John F. Paul Pelosi, 82, the husband of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was struck with a hammer at least once in the home invasion at their San Francisco home, police said. 07/22/2022 05:00 AM EDT. and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, took the stand Monday in the trial against the man accused of breaking into the couple's home last year and. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will step down from leadership but continue representing San Francisco in Congress. Nancy Pelosi is seen with her husband, Paul Pelosi, at a White House state dinner on June 7, 2011. David G. SAN FRANCISCO — After an intruder broke into the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer, leaving him unconscious for three. Pelosi in 1956 and established the tie between. " Paul Pelosi's injuries included a fractured skull, which required surgery, and injuries to his arms and hands. Capitol on Jan. Dianne Feinstein. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who announced Friday she will seek another term in the House, speaks at the. Claim: In a C-SPAN video, U. (Credit: Backgrid) According to reports. C. Dec. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan on Wednesday after a whirlwind two-day trip that included a meeting with Taiwan's president and vows to preserve democracy on the self-ruled island in. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in observance of World AIDS Day. By Lauren Leader. C. With an estimated net worth of $114 million as of 2018. From her start in California state politics to her position as the highest-ranked female congressional. "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, were spotted with resort owner and legendary Italian singer Andrea Bocelli and his wife, Veronica Berti. Nancy Patricia Pelosi ( / pəˈloʊsi / pə-LOH-see; née D'Alesandro; born March 26, 1940) is an American politician who served as the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the couple’s San Francisco home on Friday is expected to be charged with multiple felonies. 4, 2021, at the Library of Congress in Washington. Pelosi holds the gavel after ending the 117th Congress in January 2023. 8 min. 1 million, according to the filing. October 25, 2023. 6 riot and efforts to overturn. 41 EST. Claim: Additional entries to a "You Had a Hunch the News System Was Rigged?" list document several familial relationships between prominent U. The tuxedo-clad Paul Pelosi wore a wide-brimmed. If you have questions on any of these processes, you may contact the SSA at 800-772-1213. Page interviewed House Speaker Pelosi 10 times during the past two years for her biography, "Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power," out April 20. March 3, 2023 at 10:39 p. The 82. Nancy Pelosi, the House speaker, was thousands of miles away in Washington, D. She also spoke. 6 min. Pelosi also said that while she has not. Accused of. Nancy. ) announced Friday that she will run for reelection in 2024 for her San Francisco-area House seat, ending speculation about her political future. WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House, who helped shape many of the most consequential laws of the early 21st century, said Thursday. Capitol for the first. Lawmakers applaud Pelosi in November 2022 when she announced that she would not run for a leadership post in 2023. . C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan’s legislature in Taipei, the capital, on Wednesday. Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic leader of the House of Representatives and the first female speaker of the House. Rep. Reps. Nancy Pelosi, the 82-year-old speaker of the House, has tested positive for Covid but is asymptomatic, her spokesman said Thursday. ), who later became mayor of Baltimore. 14, 2022. "Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery," Pelosi wrote in a post to X, formerly known as Twitter. C. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday she will run for reelection in 2024. The two men struggled over a hammer before officers responding to a 911 call to the home saw DePape strike. Nancy Pelosi decided, first, in 1988, she would run for one of these leadership posts, a whip. Her husband, Paul Pelosi was the victim of a violent home invasion on Friday. As a House committee continues its investigation into the Jan. The 80-year-old speaker. Press Release. 17, 2022 Updated Sept. , said Monday that the recent attack on her husband Paul will impact her decision on whether to retire from Congress if Republicans take control of the House. Most controversially, 12 months later she ripped up Mr Trump's speech in front of the TV cameras. AFP via Getty ImagesNancy Pelosi, the Democratic representative and former House Speaker from California, has long been of interest to those who trade stocks. It’s a little. Nancy Pelosi ripped up a copy of the president's speech at the end of his address. By Michael Mitsanas and Caitlin McLean. EPA. Later, her office released her precise campaign fundraising statistics: She. , evacuating to a nearby U. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure who has represented San Francisco for 35 years, is widely expected to step down if Republicans reclaim the House next week. An intruder attacked and severely beat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer in the couple’s San Francisco home early Friday, Oct. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stepping down from House Democratic leadership but will remain in Congress. Rep. 4. The speaker. CNN —. Liz Cheney has joined forces with Nancy Pelosi to investigate the Jan. – Nancy Pelosi/Facebook. Follow live news updates here. The tuxedo-clad Paul Pelosi wore a wide-brimmed. May 28, 2023Some chanted, "Nancy, Nancy. Why Nancy Pelosi, 83, is running for Congress again in a year dominated by age concerns. 6…Vatican Media via AP. ) tested positive for the coronavirus, her office said Thursday, after spending two consecutive days unmasked at the White House with President Biden. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 31, 2020. 11/20/2023 07:26 PM ESTHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s official portrait was unveiled in a ceremony Wednesday at the US Capitol, with speeches from old allies and political sparring-mates who reminisced on her historic. 28 after her husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by an assailant with a hammer who had broken in. Pelosi - the most senior American to visit the self-ruled island in. The 83-year-old Democrat representing California’s 11th district. WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House, who helped shape many of the most consequential laws of the early 21st century, said. At a time when her. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, met with Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, and was presented with an award for outstanding contributions to Taiwan. " Pelosi, who is no longer House speaker, has described the storming of the Capitol as an insurrection that "shook our Republic to its core. The 82-year-old is the most powerful Democrat in. FBI agents outside the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Oct. Rep. Below are the Speaker Emerita's remarks. The Justice Department says Richard Barnett, identified as the man who sat at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the siege of the U. But you know Nancy’s Moto, can’t afford food or gas, eat cake. Hakeem Jeffries launched his bid for House Democratic leadership on Friday, a historic move in which he would succeed speaker Nancy Pelosi after two decades of leading congressional. A member of the Democratic Party in the United States, Nancy Pelosi was first elected to the U. com. U. That means for a while, Gavin Newsom was related to Nancy Pelosi's brother-in-law by marriage, but the familial relation between the two now-powerful Democrats was even more distant. ), the new speaker pro tempore. According to my research, Pelosi eats ice cream for breakfast, and hot dogs for lunch. m. Paul Pelosi recounted in a California courtroom Monday the shock he felt last year as he awoke to a man armed with a hammer in the San Francisco home he shares with former House Speaker Nancy. New York Rep. Capitol building on Tuesday. The suspect, 42-year-old David Wayne. But you know Nancy’s Moto, can’t afford food or gas, eat cake. Pelosi and with assaulting a relative of a federal. House Speaker, says she intends to seek another congressional term next year. Nancy Pelosi likes to tell the story of being asked to run for Congress when 16-year-old Alexandra was her only child still at home. A California federal court jury on Thursday convicted David DePape of crimes related to his brutal hammer attack last year on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the. ) to vacate her Capitol hideaway office so he could take it over, just hours after becoming acting Speaker, Pe…House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stands with her husband Paul as a portrait of her is unveiled at Statuary Hall in the U. 2 Democrat, Steny Hoyer of Maryland, announced moments after Pelosi. She served as the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. The more pragmatic Nancy Pelosi was not ready to go there, using her own credentials as a card-carrying San Francisco liberal to draw a line. S. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said former president Donald Trump looked like "a scared puppy" as he arrived at a D. Facebook; Twitter; POLITICS. . House of Representatives (1987– ). August 4, 2022. (Brendan Smialowski/Getty. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband agreed to let lawyers defending the man charged with assaulting Paul Pelosi and prosecutors of the. The San. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. In San Francisco, that’s a. Sinema hasn't said if she'll run for re-election. Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top. The job that Nancy Pelosi is leaving is called Speaker of the House, but her interpretation of the role has never had much to do with decorous speech. Nancy Pelosi was elected speaker of the House for the 117th Congress, clinching the gavel for the fourth — and potentially last — time as she prepares to. The shocking attack underlined fears about the growing. The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping, the US attorney’s office announced on Monday. WASHINGTON —. S. Jeffries, 52, who ran unopposed, is 30 years younger than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. 11/09/2023 02:26 PM EST. Pelosi's announcement: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will not seek reelection for Democratic leadership, a move that marks the end of an era and sets up a major shakeup for House Democrats. S. , on Dec. WASHINGTON — Rep. 22, 2022. The House of Representatives has narrowly reelected Nancy Pelosi as speaker with 216 votes, giving the California Democrat a fourth - and likely final - term leading the House. The silver inkstand in front of Nancy Pelosi during the State of the Union The inkstand is the oldest surviving artifact of the House of Representatives, dating back to the early 1800s. When it came to. Nancy Pelosi has been the dominant figure among House Democrats for the better part of the last two decades. 1, 2022. Pelosi is scared of Jordan and Banks, even though she has the majority. “Now we’re going to have some fun,” Rep. Pelosi, 83, made the announcement before volunteers and labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday evening, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the. Paul Pelosi, the husband of U. As one of his first acts as the acting speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s Big Stick. Get the latest Nancy Pelosi news brought to you by the team at The Hill. Paul Pelsoi, 2022. 19 photos of Nancy Pelosi as she turns 79. C. , confirmed in a video posted Tuesday that she is running for reelection for her San Francisco-based district, but she didn't. 17, 2022, 9:34 PM UTC. 3, 2019, in Washington. Address as entered must be recognized by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a valid address in their database. S. , on Tuesday responded after San Francisco’s Catholic archbishop decided to deny her Communion over her support for abortion access in the United States. [1/8] A screen grab taken from video shows damage to the home of U. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. ). Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on October 28, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The man alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to all state charges during his initial appearance in San. "Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco. , on Dec. Authorities say the intruder was 42-year-old David DePape. Nancy Pelosi off in Italy on vacation. Oct. Nancy Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress for more than 35 years. F ormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 83, will run for reelection in the US House next November, the California Democrat announced Friday. Res. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive for a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street on September 16, 2021. Page 1 >>. , Dec. Pelosi shattered the marble ceiling and leaves a historic leadership legacy. Both conservatives and liberals voiced their opinions about the development. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2022. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was evicted from her private Capitol office by the new speaker pro tem. Accused of. Born March 26, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, Pelosi was elected to represent San Francisco, California in Congress in 1987. Hong Kong/Beijing/Taipei CNN —. Pelosi is. Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, will seek re-election to her San Francisco-based House seat, she announced on Friday. 28, 2022, while searching for the Democratic leader. C. D’Alesandro and then-Rep. “Nancy Pelosi is a loved and revered public servant in San Francisco,” noted Valery Nechay, a local criminal trial attorney who is following the case. Nancy Pelosi seemed to offer a less-than-ringing endorsement when asked if Kamala Harris was the best running mate for Joe Biden next year, saying: “He thinks so, and that’s what matters. New Fairness Meter! A compilation video of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a phone call with then-Vice President Mike Pence during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot has sparked a conspiracy. More On: nancy pelosi. m. The conservative archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore Cordileone, says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may no longer receive the holy sacrament of Communion in the archdiocese, because she supports. Nancy. Nancy Pelosi won't be able to receive communion anymore over her abortion stance. In right-wing media, she’s a caricature of a shrill and villainous San Francisco liberal, and her. ”. Trump and his supporters. S. C. Maya Yang. Nancy Pelosi's long history of opposing Beijing. WASHINGTON — Rep. ) and dissed current Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. 28, 2022. Last modified on Fri 9 Dec 2022 01. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will step down from her congressional leadership role, ending a two-decade streak as the top House Democrat. CNN — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 83, will run for reelection in the US House next November, the California Democrat announced Friday. Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul tied the knot nearly 60 years ago — and they're still going strong. Steny Hoyer in whip contest before they served in leadership for decades. San Francisco’s Roman Catholic archbishop has banned House. McHenry (R-N. S. Pelosi, speaking. House of Representatives, visited Taiwan ( officially the Republic of China) on August 2, 2022. Accused of. The former House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will be seeking re-election in 2024. By Darragh Roche. Dianne Feinstein. Stock traders on social media platforms have clamored for a Nancy Pelosi stock tracker in recent years thanks to the strong. Facebook; Twitter; POLITICS. House Republicans issued a scathing report Wednesday exposing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s key role in the catastrophic security and intelligence failures that left the U. CNN’s Anderson Cooper asks former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the role of the vice presidency and if Kamala Harris is the right fit for the job. WASHINGTON — In an extraordinarily close vote, Rep. Newsom’s parents, William and Tessa were prominent in San Francisco, as William worked as a judge in California. 8m. 6, 2021, insurrection. Pelosi. By Shira Li Bartov. Police tape is seen in front of the home of U. Following the 2022 midterm elections, where Republican members won the majority in the House, Pelosi made plans to resign as speaker on January 3. A personality that was “consumed by darkness. The context of this move is rooted in the surprising events of the day. Congressional bureau chief. , in Statuary Hall at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. Rep. 17, 2022. Y. WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as. "Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. AP. She was sworn in as the first woman to become. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home in San Francisco and severely beat her 82-year-old husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer early Friday while the Democratic lawmaker was in Washington. ), a devout Catholic, had priests attempt an exorcism of her San Francisco home after the hammer attack there on husband Paul Pelosi, her daughter said. Capitol for the first. Everything to Know About Nancy Pelosi's Husband, Paul Pelosi. WASHINGTON — “Now we’re going to have some fun,” Rep. WASHINGTON — It has been 15 years since Nancy Pelosi made history as the first woman to be elected speaker of the House. He is in custody. Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, was criticized after she tweeted that former President Donald Trump will have a chance. ), 83, is considering another run for office in 2024 amid concerns over the health and mental acuity of several aging politicians in Washington, DC. ” Paul Pelosi, 82, underwent surgery for a skull fracture after he was assaulted at the couple’s home in San Francisco, and was expected to recover, a spokesman for Ms. After weeks of silence ahead of a high-stakes visit to Taiwan, Speaker Nancy Pelosi was. Nancy Pelosi ripped up a copy of the president's speech at the end of his address. . ERROR LOADING. Mr. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, stepped down from the post of the House Speaker on Tuesday. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, is the speaker of the House. Pelosi, speaking on the House. When Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, got popped for a DUI last week on his way home from a dinner party in the Napa Valley, it was a rare misstep in an otherwise charmed life.