Mike Pence
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Trump to Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem in 2019, Pence Says
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump will formalize his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by transferring the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv in 2019, Vice President Mike Pence…
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Pence Hails Jerusalem as Israel's Capital in Netanyahu Meeting
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump believes his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital -- a step that antagonized Palestinians -- will ultimately provide new momentum to…
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Trump administration sends conflicting signals on Russia sanctions
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump grudgingly accepted new congressional sanctions on Russia, the top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday, remarks in contrast with those of Vice President Mike…
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Pence hires his own lawyer for Russia probes
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has hired a lawyer known for defending government officials in high-profile investigations to help him with probes into whether there were ties…
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U.S. Vice President Pence tries hand at koala diplomacy Down Under
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence crouched down in the shade of a eucalyptus tree on Sunday at Sydney's Taronga Zoo where Penny, a red kangaroo, dozed in the midday heat, scratching…
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Peaceful outcome for Korean peninsula still possible: Pence
EghtesadOnline: Denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula can be achieved peacefully because of Washington's new engagement with China, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday, despite…
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Pence to seek market access, investment, in Japan talks
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence landed in Tokyo on Tuesday, where he is expected to reassure Washington's ally amid tensions over North Korea, while also holding talks the White…
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Pence reassures Japan of U.S. resolve against North Korea
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence reassured Japan of American commitment to reining in North Korea's nuclear and missile ambitions on Tuesday, after warning that U.S. strikes in…
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Pence Visits North Korea Border, `Heartened' by China Moves
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence encouraged China to take action against North Korea while he met with troops a day after Kim Jong Un’s regime defied the Trump administration with…
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North Korean test missile "fizzles" hours before Pence arrives in South
EghtesadOnline: A North Korean missile "blew up almost immediately" on its test launch on Sunday, the U.S. Pacific Command said, hours before U.S. Vice President Mike Pence landed in South Korea…
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Iran dismisses US veep’s Iranophobic comments
EghtesadOnline: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed recent comments by the United States Vice President Mike Pence that the Islamic Republic seeks to obtain nuclear weapons.
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Pence revives talk of U.S. moving Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday revived talk of the possibility the United States may move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, saying President Donald Trump was seriously…
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Pence Says U.S. ‘Assessing’ Move of American Embassy in Israel
EghtesadOnline: Vice President Mike Pence told an influential group of Jewish Republicans gathered in Las Vegas that the U.S. is “assessing” whether to move the American embassy in Israel from…
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Dazed and Confused by Trump, Europe Asks If It Can Step Up Alone
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence flew out of Munich on Sunday leaving America’s allies relieved of some of their worst fears about the new administration’s foreign policy, yet still…
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Russia Watches U.S. Reassure Allies, and It's Disappointed
EghtesadOnline: Shortly after Vice President Mike Pence pledged to “hold Russia to account” while looking for common ground in a speech to European allies, a hawkish Russian legislator reached…
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Trump Troubled by Ukraine Fighting, Watching Russian Response
EghtesadOnline: The Trump administration is “very troubled” by an escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine and is watching how Russia responds in the months ahead to make a determination about…
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Toyota president met Pence in Washington, company says
EghtesadOnline: Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday said that company President Akio Toyoda met with U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence in Washington earlier this week as the incoming U.S. administration…
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Republicans make repealing Obamacare 'first order of business'
EghtesadOnline: President Barack Obama exhorted fellow Democrats on Wednesday to preserve his legacy-defining healthcare law as Republicans moved ahead with their long-sought bid to scrap it…
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Trump team promises to address ethics concerns on businesses
EghtesadOnline: President-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is "proper separation" between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, Vice President-elect Mike…
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Trump blasts 'Hamilton' cast as 'rude'; creator Miranda says he's 'proud'
EghtesadOnline: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded an apology from the cast of "Hamilton" for appealing from the stage to Mike Pence to "uphold our American values" while the vice-presi…
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Pence Tells House GOP to Get Ready for Sweeping Legislation
EghtesadOnline: Vice President-elect Mike Pence told House Republicans in a closed-door meeting Thursday to be ready to move a lot of legislation next year.
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Pence: Both sides would accept clear outcome to U.S. election
EghtesadOnline: Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence on Sunday pledged Donald Trump's campaign would accept a "clear outcome" to the U.S. presidential election but said both campaigns…
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Trump says Pence to represent him at Wisconsin event on Saturday
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, under fire for vulgar comments caught on tape in 2005 and published on Friday, said that running mate Mike Pence would represent…
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Trump backs off praise of Russia's Putin after debate
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump backed off from praising Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, saying he was unsure of his relationship with the Russian president who…
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While contentious throughout, the vice-presidential debate may not change many voters’ minds.
Pence Succeeds in Debate Without Really Trying to Defend Trump
EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump’s weeklong slide in the presidential race started when he showed up to the first debate unprepared and spoiling for a fight. On Tuesday evening, Mike Pence helped…
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Pence takes harder line than Trump on Russia at contentious VP debate
EghtesadOnline: Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "small and bullying leader" on Tuesday and condemned his actions in Syria, taking a harder…
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The showdown comes as the race has shifted since Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off last week.
Kaine and Pence Look to Assure (and Attack) at Vice-Presidential Debate
EghtesadOnline: The vice-presidential debate Tuesday night will give two of America's most mild-mannered political figures a rare opportunity to shine and serve as character witnesses for their…
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U.S. appeals court sides against Pence in Syrian refugee case
EghtesadOnline: Indiana Governor Mike Pence, the Republican nominee for U.S. vice president, lost another round in federal court on Monday in his bid to keep refugees fleeing Syria's civil war…
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Gennifer Flowers won't attend U.S. presidential debate: Pence
EghtesadOnline: Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence said on Sunday that Gennifer Flowers, who had an affair with Bill Clinton before his 1992 presidential run, will not attend Monday…
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Trump VP Pence says he views Cheney as a role model
EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence, said he views former vice president Dick Cheney as a role model for the No. 2 job in the administration.