Government Shutdown Looms as GOP Rejects Deal; Auto Strikes Continue; World Leaders Meet at UN Amid US-Iran Talks

Congressional leaders acknowledge government shutdown likely as some Republicans reject tentative spending deal
UAW auto worker strike continues, union warns more walkouts possible if demands not met
World leaders convene in NYC this week for high-stakes UN General Assembly
UN revises Libya flood death toll down to 4,000 from initial 11,300
5 Americans held in Iran expected to be freed as part of wider US-Iran deal

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8/5/2023

‘There’s the traitor!’: Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Pence town hall

Main Topic: Mike Pence's role on Jan. 6 and his response to protesters at a campaign event. Key Points: 1. Mike Pence encountered pro-Trump protesters at his campaign event who called him a sellout and traitor. 2. Pence tried to court the protesters and emphasized his belief in the passion of the movement. 3. Pence explained that he did not have the authority to overturn the election and directed a skeptical voter to a specific clause in the Constitution.

8/13/2023

Pence doubles down on Trump asking him to disregard Constitution: 'Check his tweets'

The main topic is the statements made by Vice President Mike Pence regarding his inquiry to the Senate parliamentarian about fake electors. 1. Pence says he asked Senate parliamentarian about fake electors after hearing 'rumors' 2. Potential Biden primary challenger says president's image is corrupted by Hunter probe 3. Pence doubles down on Trump asking him to disregard Constitution: 'Check his tweets'

8/16/2023

Mike Pence says ‘Georgia election was not stolen’ in first remarks after Trump’s indictment

Main Topic: Mike Pence addresses Donald Trump's indictment and condemns his conduct during the 2020 election. Key Points: 1. Pence believes in telling the truth to the American people and that no one is above the law. 2. He states that there was no election fraud in Georgia and he did not have the authority to overturn the results. 3. Pence commends Gov. Brian Kemp for standing by his refusal to support Trump's false claims of election fraud.

9/6/2023

Pence takes aim at 'siren song of populism' as Trump, Ramaswamy surge

Former Vice President Mike Pence called on Republicans to choose classic conservative principles over the populism inspired by Donald Trump, stating that the fundamental divide between the two factions is unbridgeable and that populism and progressivism are "fellow travelers on the same road to ruin."

9/13/2023

Pence Shifts Stance on House Impeachment Vote After McCarthy Launches Biden Probe Without One

Former Vice President Mike Pence has changed his position on impeachment inquiries, stating that he respects House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's decision to conduct an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden despite not following through on his promise to put it up for a vote.

9/19/2023

Pence Blames Biden's Electric Vehicle Push for Auto Strikes, Says It Hurts U.S. Workers

Former Vice President Mike Pence blames the Biden administration's push toward electric vehicles for the ongoing United Auto Workers strikes, claiming that the green energy agenda is good for Beijing and bad for American autoworkers and Detroit.

10/8/2023

Pence and Republicans Clash Over Foreign Policy After Israel Attack

Conservative attorney George Conway criticized former Vice President Mike Pence for his attack against former President Donald Trump, calling it offensive and saying it shouldn't be used for political gain.

10/12/2023

Pence, Biden, DeSantis Rebuke Trump for Calling Hezbollah 'Very Smart' Amid Israel-Palestine Conflict That Has Killed 27 Americans

Former Vice President Mike Pence disagrees with former President Trump's characterization of Hezbollah as "very smart," arguing instead that the group is "evil" and emphasizing the importance of standing with Israel.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 10:32:00 AM