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Pence tells fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at FBI over Trump search

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday implored fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at the FBI over the search of Donald Trump's Florida home and denounced calls by some of the former president's allies to defund the FBI, saying that was just as wrong as a push by Democratic activists to shift money from police. Pence also said he would give due consideration if asked to testify before the House committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His pleas for restraint come as law enforcement officials warn of an escalating number of violent threats targeting federal agents and government facilities since agents last week searched Mar-a-Lago as part of the Justice Department's investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump's estate earlier this year. Speaking in New Hampshire, Pence said he has been troubled by what he called the politicization of the FBI. He also said the Justice Department and Attorney General .

Pence tells fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at FBI over Trump search
Updated On : 18 Aug 2022 | 8:56 AM IST

Trump and Pence square up; DeSantis could emerge as Republican nominee

Donald Trump and Mike Pence have returned to the capital making dueling speeches to woo Republicans, but Trump is emerging on top of Pence and Ron DeSantis, however coming in between them

Trump and Pence square up; DeSantis could emerge as Republican nominee
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 3:18 PM IST

Top aide to former US VP Pence testifies before federal grand jury: Report

The former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence has testified before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol

Top aide to former US VP Pence testifies before federal grand jury: Report
Updated On : 26 Jul 2022 | 8:09 AM IST

January 6 committee probes Trump pressure on Pence to reject election

The House panel intends to show how Trump's false claims of a fraudulent election left him grasping for alternatives as courts turned back dozens of lawsuits challenging the vote

January 6 committee probes Trump pressure on Pence to reject election
Updated On : 16 Jun 2022 | 11:23 PM IST

Mike Pence distances himself from Trump as he eyes 2024 campaign

Last month, Pence called out Trump by name, saying his former boss was wrong to insist that he had the power to unilaterally overturn the results of the 2020 election

Mike Pence distances himself from Trump as he eyes 2024 campaign
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 11:19 AM IST

Pence hits Trump: No room in Republican Party 'for apologists for Putin'

Pence, according to excerpts of a speech he will give Friday evening to the party's top donors in New Orleans, will take on those in his party who have failed to forcefully condemn Putin

Pence hits Trump: No room in Republican Party 'for apologists for Putin'
Updated On : 05 Mar 2022 | 8:12 AM IST

Ex-US President Trump, former VP Pence speak at global forum in South Korea

Former US President Donald Trump has criticised the Biden administration over its handling of North Korea, at an event in South Korea that included as a guest speaker former Vice-President Mike Pence. Several former leaders and top officials participated virtually or in-person at the weekend event in Seoul jointly sponsored by the Cambodian government and the Universal Peace Federation, an organisation linked to the South Korea-based Unification Church, a religious group known for its mass weddings and global business and media interests. Pence, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon were among those who attended the event and spoke in person. Trump appeared in a recorded video message that was screened on Sunday at the forum. He alleged that a recent return to escalation that has seen North Korean leader Kim Jong Un launch missile tests would never have happened if I were president. He also urged North Korea not to undertake any actions that

Ex-US President Trump, former VP Pence speak at global forum in South Korea
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 7:38 PM IST

Pence says he had 'no right' to overturn results of 2020 US election

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has said that he had "no right" to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Pence says he had 'no right' to overturn results of 2020 US election
Updated On : 05 Feb 2022 | 7:16 AM IST

Ex-US VP Mike Pence's former top aide cooperating with Jan 6 panel: Report

The former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence is cooperating with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Ex-US VP Mike Pence's former top aide cooperating with Jan 6 panel: Report
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 8:59 AM IST

Nikki Haley to receive Republican group's highest award at The Citadel

Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley is being feted Thursday night at The Citadel, where a Republican group is making her the first woman to receive its highest honour.

Nikki Haley to receive Republican group's highest award at The Citadel
Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 8:58 AM IST

Mike Pence calls on Biden to build pressure on China amid emerging cold war

Former US Vice President Mike Pence called on US President Joe Biden to take more steps to keep up the pressure on China amid the "emerging cold war".

Mike Pence calls on Biden to build pressure on China amid emerging cold war
Updated On : 15 Jul 2021 | 7:17 AM IST

I'll likely never see eye to eye with Trump on January 6 incident: Pence

Mike Pence said that he wasn't sure that he and Donald Trump would ever see eye to eye over what happened on January 6

I'll likely never see eye to eye with Trump on January 6 incident: Pence
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 8:07 AM IST

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

Pence, who recently launched a new advocacy group and signed a book deal, had previously been diagnosed with a heart condition.

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker
Updated On : 16 Apr 2021 | 8:00 AM IST

Donald Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors

Trump shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP's top donors when he insulted the party's Senate leader and his wife

Donald Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors
Updated On : 12 Apr 2021 | 7:04 AM IST

Former US Vice President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

Former Vice President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023. "I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my life in public service to the American people, from serving in Congress, to the Indiana Governor's office and as Vice President of the United States," Pence said in a statement. "I look forward to working with the outstanding team at Simon & Schuster to invite readers on a journey from a small town in Indiana to Washington, DC." According to Pence's agent, David Vigliano, "all major publishers competed for the book, and the deal was worth well into seven figures." A top editor from a rival publishing house confirmed that amount. The editor was not authorized to discuss negotiations and asked not to be identified. Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that it also signed Pence to a second book but did not immediately provide details. Pence is the first major Trump administration official to have .

Former US Vice President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release
Updated On : 08 Apr 2021 | 6:46 AM IST

Mike Pence heading back to Indiana hometown after Biden inaugural

The Republican former Indiana governor and his wife Karen are expected to attend Biden''s inauguration and will then fly into the Columbus Municipal Airport

Mike Pence heading back to Indiana hometown after Biden inaugural
Updated On : 20 Jan 2021 | 7:08 AM IST

Pence urges Biden admin to exercise 'eternal vigilance' against China

Outgoing US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday urged President-elect Joe Biden's administration to exercise 'eternal vigilance', especially when it comes to US-China relations

Pence urges Biden admin to exercise 'eternal vigilance' against China
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 6:51 PM IST

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation in transition of power

The traditional in-person meeting between the outgoing president and the president-elect has not happened. Same is the case with the outgoing vice president and his successor

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation in transition of power
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 9:17 AM IST

US House passes resolution asking Pence to remove Donald Trump from office

The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives, has passed a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove the president from office

US House passes resolution asking Pence to remove Donald Trump from office
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 1:32 PM IST

Will not yield to pressure to invoke 25th Amendment to oust Trump: Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday (local time) said that he will not "yield to pressure" to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office

Will not yield to pressure to invoke 25th Amendment to oust Trump: Pence
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 8:53 AM IST