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Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" known for his painted face and horned hat, was taken into custody in Arizona in connection with the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6.

U.S. Now Says No Direct Evidence Of 'Kill/Capture Teams' So Far In Capitol Riot

3:55pm January 15, 2021

by Bill Chappell

The top U.S. prosecutor for the District of Columbia cited a "disconnect" after federal prosecutors in Arizona said there was "strong evidence" that pro-Trump rioters intended to kill officials.

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, pictured on Tuesday, is hosting the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

5 Questions Ahead Of The Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate

5:01am October 07, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It's the showdown many have been waiting for — the debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris. Pence needs to right the ship, while Harris has to deflect charges of socialism.

Vice President Pence speaks on the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. He stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue.

Politics & Government

Pence Warns Of An Unsafe America Under Biden: Takeaways From Day 3 Of The RNC

11:21am August 27, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.

Vice President Pence removes his mask as he arrives at the lectern to speak to the U.S. Public Health Service at its headquarters in Rockville, Md., on Tuesday.

Health & Safety

Pence Urges Americans To Wear Masks To Stop Spread Of COVID-19

9:59pm June 30, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The vice president wore a mask during an appearance in Rockville, Md. Despite a surge in new cases, Pence insisted the country was "in a much better place than four months ago, even two months ago."

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, left, attend a meeting with pharmaceutical executives on the coronavirus in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Monday.

Health & Safety

Pence On Coronavirus: 'Risk Remains Low,' Says Treatments On The Horizon

8:29pm March 02, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

As the national deathtoll rises to six, the vice president says most Americans using "common sense" are safe. Meanwhile, lawmakers remain at odds over a funding package to fight the epidemic.

Vice President Pence (right) swears in Air Force Gen. John Raymond as Chief of Space Operations on Tuesday.

National

Commander Sworn In As First Member Of New Space Force

6:38pm January 14, 2020

by David Welna

Promising to try to avert war from outer space through strength, Gen. John "Jay" Raymond was sworn in as the first commander of the newly created United States Space Force.

Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir speaks with the media as she arrives for an EU summit in Brussels in March.

Iceland's Prime Minister To Skip Meeting With VP Mike Pence

8:37pm August 21, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir denies she means to snub Pence. Her scheduling decision was made before President Trump canceled his trip to Denmark.

An abortion-rights supporter argues with an anti-abortion-rights protester in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 21 during demonstrations in defense of abortion rights.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Provision Mandating Fetal Burial Or Cremation

7:55pm May 28, 2019

The court did not take up the part of the law that banned abortions because of fetal abnormality or race or sex of the fetus, which a lower court had knocked down in addition to the burial provision.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Pence appear together before President Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 5.

Politics & Government

Speaker Pelosi Revokes Vice President Pence's House Office Space

3:28pm March 12, 2019

by Susan Davis

Under Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the vice president enjoyed ceremonial office space on the House side of the U.S. Capitol. He still has an office on the Senate side as president of the Senate.

Meetings continued on Saturday between Congressional leadership staff and White House officials to come to an agreement for funding the government. Negotiations remain at an impasse.

No Deal To End Government Shutdown As Negotiations Continue In Washington

6:06pm January 05, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Congressional leadership staff and White House officials are meeting this weekend to come to an agreement, but remain at an impasse over funding for a border wall.