VP Pence stresses government's support in Texas

VP Pence stresses government's support in Texas

HOUSTON  — Vice President Mike Pence is stressing that the federal government will support Harvey recovery efforts going forward.In an interview with Houston radio station KTRH Monday morning, Pence said the federal government will make the resources available to see Texas through rescue operations and recovery.Pence noted that given the "magnitude of the flooding" that "it will be years coming back."The vice president stressed that President Donald Trump has been "continuously engaged" on Harvey, noting that it is still the "beginning of the effort." He said details of President Trump's visit to Texas will be "forthcoming."

Vice President Mike Pence denies reports of 2020 presidential bid

Vice President Mike Pence denies reports of 2020 presidential bid

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Vice President Mike Pence has pushed back against a news report suggesting he is laying groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump does not run.In a statement released by the White House, Pence said Sunday's story in The New York Times "is disgraceful and offensive to me, my family, and our entire team." He added that "the allegations in this article are categorically false."Pence continued, saying his team will "focus all our efforts to advance the president's agenda and see him re-elected in 2020."The report details efforts of several Republicans looking ahead to 2020, calling it a "shadow campaign." It notes Pence's political schedule and active fundraising, though it also says unnamed advisers have signaled that he'd only run if Trump doesn't.Trump has not suggested he won't seek a second term.

VP Pence promises end to Obamacare during Milwaukee visit

VP Pence promises end to Obamacare during Milwaukee visit

Wisconsin business leaders Saturday that the Trump administration will replace former President Barack Obama's health care law with a system that gives states greater flexibility over coverage for their residents.Pence made the remarks in Milwaukee at Direct Supply, which sells equipment and services for senior living communities."Obamacare must go," said Pence.

Vice President Pence to visit Direct Supply on visit to Milwaukee

Vice President Pence to visit Direct Supply on visit to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- When Vice President Mike Pence travels to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 10th, he will meet with small businesses and job creators in the community.The vice president will be joined by Governor Scott Walker and then hear from local small businesses and their employees convening at Direct Supply, a medical supply store servicing the senior living industry.The Vice President will discuss the President’s economic agenda and the repeal and replacement of Obamacare.

VP Mike Pence to discuss health care in Milwaukee Saturday, June 10th

VP Mike Pence to discuss health care in Milwaukee Saturday, June 10th

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 10th for a listening session and speech on former President Barack Obama's health care law.The vice president's office says Pence will meet with business leaders and families in Wisconsin to discuss the "adverse effects" of the law.

NASA picks 12 new astronauts from crush of applicants

NASA picks 12 new astronauts from crush of applicants

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA chose 12 new astronauts Wednesday from its biggest pool of applicants ever, selecting seven men and five women who could one day fly aboard the nation's next generation of spacecraft.The astronaut class of 2017 includes doctors, scientists, engineers, pilots and military officers from Anchorage to Miami and points in between.

Graduates walk out on VP Mike Pence at Notre Dame commencement

Graduates walk out on VP Mike Pence at Notre Dame commencement

INDIANA -- Dozens of graduates and family members silently stood and walked out Sunday, May 21st as Vice President Mike Pence began his address at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.Pence, the former governor of Indiana, was invited to speak after Notre Dame students and faculty protested the prospect of President Donald Trump being invited to become the seventh U.S. president to give the commencement address.Pence spoke briefly of President Trump, praising his speech to the leaders of 50 Arab and Muslim nations earlier in the day in Saudi Arabia.

VP Pence criticizes AP for publishing his wife's email address

VP Pence criticizes AP for publishing his wife's email address

INDIANAPOLIS — Vice President Mike Pence is criticizing The Associated Press for listing his wife's email address in a story about his frequent resistance to public records requests while Indiana's governor.In a tweet Saturday, Pence said that by publishing the personal AOL address of his wife, Karen, the AP "violated her privacy and our security." The vice president posted a letter his counsel sent to Gary Pruitt, the AP's president and CEO.On Friday, the AP reported the Pences used their AOL accounts to conduct official business since at least 2013.Lauren Easton, the AP's director of media relations, said in a statement: "AP removed the email address from subsequent stories after learning Mrs.

Report: VP Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct state business

Report: VP Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct state business

WASHINGTON — A newspaper is reporting that Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana's governor.The Indianapolis Star reports that emails provided through a public records request show that Pence communicated with advisers through his personal AOL account.Public officials are not barred from using personal email accounts under Indiana law.

President-elect Donald Trump adds stop in West Allis to "thank you tour"

President-elect Donald Trump adds stop in West Allis to "thank you tour"

WEST ALLIS -- President-elect Donald Trump has added a stop in West Allis to his "thank you tour."The rally will take place Tuesday, December 13th at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center at 7:00 p.m.The event will feature President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence.CLICK HERE for tickets.FOX6 News has learned House Speaker Paul Ryan and Governor Scott Walker plan to attend this rally.

VP-elect Mike Pence meets with Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, says he's "eager" to work with Congress

VP-elect Mike Pence meets with Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, says he's "eager" to work with Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Vice President-elect Mike Pence said Wednesday, November 30th he's eager to work with Congress to move forward on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda to "get this economy moving again, rebuild our military and keep the promises" that President-elect Trump made to the American people.Pence, a former member of Congress, was at the Capitol Wednesday for private meetings with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.Before his meeting with Ryan, Pence invoked a phrase he used during a previous Capitol visit: "My word to members of the House and Senate is 'buckle up.'"Pence says he and President-elect Trump are "ready to go to work on Day One" with an "America first" agenda that he says will jump-start the economy and enhance America's standing in the world.