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![Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer and the 48th Vice President of the United States. He previously served as the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law before entering private practice. After losing two bids for a U.S. congressional seat in 1988 and 1990, he became a conservative radio and television talk show host from 1994 to 1999. Pence was elected to the United States Congress in 2000 and represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence positioned himself as a principled ideologue and supporter of the Tea Party movement, noting he was "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order." Upon becoming Governor of Indiana in January 2013, Pence initiated the largest tax cut in Indiana's history, pushed for more funding for education initiatives, and continued to increase the state's budget surplus. Pence signed bills intended to restrict abortions, including one that prohibited abortions if the reason for the procedure was the fetus's race, gender, or disability. Pence stirred several high-profile controversies, including with his signature of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, for which he encountered fierce resistance from moderate members of his party, the business community, and LGBT advocates. He later signed an additional bill acting as an amendment intended to protect LGBT people. On November 8, 2016, Pence was elected as Vice President, after he dropped out of his gubernatorial re-election campaign in July to become the vice presidential running mate for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who went on to win the presidential election. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC; /ˈsiːpæk/ see-pak) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU). More than 100 other organizations contribute in various ways. In 2011, ACU took CPAC on the road with its first Regional CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Since then ACU has hosted regional CPACs in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and San Diego. Political front runners take the stage at this convention. Speakers have included Ronald Reagan,[2][3][4] George W. Bush,[5] Dick Cheney,[6] Pat Buchanan,[7] Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich,[5] Sarah Palin, Ron Paul,[8] Mitt Romney,[5] Tony Snow,[5] Glenn Beck,[9] Rush Limbaugh,[10] Ann Coulter,[6] Allen West,[11] Michele Bachmann,[12] Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Donald Trump,[13] Gary Johnson, Mike Pence, Jeanine Pirro, Betsy DeVos, and other conservative public figures. CPAC #CPAC2017 #MikePence](/assets/images/2026-08-04T19-43-05-435Z-pence-calls-2026-midterms-crucial-for-nation-s-future-wikimedia-1280.webp)
Former Vice President Mike Pence emphasized the significance of the upcoming midterm elections during a radio interview, highlighting their potential impact on the United States.
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Geelong dominated early and withstood a late Collingwood comeback to claim a vital AFL win at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:04 PM
politics
Former personal attorney Michael Cohen reveals he and Donald Trump have ended their long-standing feud, citing a recent gesture from the president.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 3:50 AM
politics
Emily Karolski faces felony animal cruelty charges following the removal of more than 100 cats, including 73 deceased, from her Dryden Township residence.
Daily Caller | Jul 8, 2026, 3:37 AM
world
At a Wan Chai cat expo, a local couple shares their lavish spending habits on their 14 cats and a dog, highlighting the growing pet care market in Hong Kong.
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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in Gansu province has gained social media praise for creating a dedicated space for a family of stray cats, allowing passengers to interact with them while serving as natural pest controllers.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:17 AM
world
Japan’s Tama Zoological Park has suspended its lion exhibit and enhanced cooling measures after three lionesses died during an unusually hot and humid summer.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 AM
general
Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage through Spokane County, prompting emergency response and calls for preparedness.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 10:25 PM
world
A fire at an industrial waste warehouse in northeastern France on August 2, 2026, released foul smoke causing headaches and prompting authorities to advise 30,000 residents to stay indoors.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:18 PM
world
Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto has opened temporary housing for evacuees and their pets following a powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:42 AM
world
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM
world
A fire at a metal house in Ling Shan Tsuen, Fanling, led to one fatality and the evacuation of nearly 80 people and several pets.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 2:53 AM
politics
Ohio GOP Governor Mike DeWine calls the Trump administration's plan to increase deportations of Haitian migrants a mistake, citing economic and humanitarian concerns.
CBS Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 2:32 PM
world
Despite being often associated with the Middle Ages, the plague continues to cause significant illness and death in parts of the world, including Madagascar.
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Firefighters in Oakland, California, provided emergency oxygen to a pigeon suffering from smoke inhalation following a vehicle fire, capturing widespread attention online.
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A man in Beltsville, Maryland, was arrested after stealing a three-and-a-half-month-old tuxedo kitten named Magnolia and attempting to use her during a bank robbery at a local PNC branch.
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A 3-month-old tuxedo kitten named Magnolia was stolen from a Maryland pet store and used in an attempted bank robbery before being recovered unharmed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 2:34 AM
world
A plan to reintroduce tigers to Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains faces local fears despite conservation hopes.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 11, 2026, 7:52 AM
politics
Following President Donald Trump's executive order, federal agencies report significant progress in combating healthcare fraud, with hundreds charged and billions in savings.
Daily Caller | Jul 6, 2026, 3:39 AM
world
South Australia experiences intense storms with 50,000 lightning strikes recorded, prompting warnings of damaging winds and delays to major projects.
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