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In Calling Pence ‘Worst Christian,’ Lady Gaga Acts Like Intolerant Anti-Feminist
Hollywood is once again virtue-signaling to the rest of the country. This time famous singer-songwriter Lady Gaga is calling Vice President Mike Pence the “worst Christian”—because he supports his wife’s decision to teach art at a Christian school in Virginia. “You say we should not discriminate against Christianity—you are the worst representation of what it…Rachel del Guidice -
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Media Misses: Double Standard Revealed in Media Attack on Karen Pence’s Christianity
The media have complained for months that the president is unfair to them. They have even referred to him as the “divider in chief.” But what about the media’s divisive behavior to those Americans who identify as Christians? The media sunk to a new low when they attacked second lady Karen Pence this week for…Jarrett Stepman -
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Pence Defends Wife Against Media Attacks Over Her Teaching at Christian School
Vice President Mike Pence defended his wife Karen Pence’s new job at a Christian private school Thursday, calling the ensuing backlash against Christian education “deeply offensive.” Mike Pence made the impassioned defense of Christian education following public outcry over his wife’s announcement she will be teaching art at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, Virginia. Critics raged over the…Joshua Gill -
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Liberals Bash Karen Pence for Teaching at Christian School
Second lady Karen Pence is under fire from some liberals for her decision to teach art at a Christian school in Virginia. “Mrs. Pence has returned to the school where she previously taught for 12 years,” Kara Brooks, Pence’s spokeswoman, said in a statement, per Politico. “It’s absurd that her decision to teach art to…Rachel del Guidice -
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Trump to Address Nation on Border Security as Pence Says Democrats Won’t Negotiate
On the eve of President Donald Trump’s prime-time address to the nation Tuesday night about border security, Vice President Mike Pence asserted that congressional Democrats are unwilling to negotiate. After weekend talks, senior Democratic congressional staffers agreed with Trump administration officials that a crisis exists at the southern border, but weren’t ready to negotiate a…Fred Lucas -
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Pence’s Trip to the Indo-Pacific Was a Win for Diplomacy, but Not Trade
Vice President Mike Pence this month completed his third trip to the Indo-Pacific. Following on his historic speech on China policy in Washington in early October, hopefully the feedback from his visit to Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea will prompt adjustments in the approach to that policy. On the diplomatic and security side…Walter Lohman -
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Mike Pence’s Brother Wins House Seat From Indiana the Vice President Once Held
The Pence family will soon have a second member serving in elective office in Washington. Greg Pence, the older brother of Vice President Mike Pence, on Tuesday won the House seat his brother first captured 18 years ago and held for six terms. With 80 percent of precincts reporting, Greg Pence, a Republican, was declared…Troy Worden -
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4 Big Threats Pence Says China Poses to US
The Chinese have attempted to spy on some 30 U.S. companies, the White House says, also warning that Beijing is meddling with U.S. elections. Those are among the reasons Vice President Mike Pence amplified the Trump administration’s assertion that it will no longer play nice with the Chinese communist regime. “Beijing is employing a whole-of-government…Fred Lucas -
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As Trade, Border Security Issues Emerge, Pence to Fill in for Trump at Summit on Central America
Vice President Mike Pence, standing in for President Donald Trump at the Summit of the Americas, has long been highly engaged in Central American issues. Pence departs Friday for the summit in Lima, Peru. Trump was initially going to attend, but, the White House announced Tuesday, the president opted to stay in the United States…Fred Lucas -
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Joy Behar Apologizes on ‘The View’ for Mocking Mike Pence’s Faith
A month after mocking Vice President Mike Pence for his Christian faith on an episode of ABC’s “The View,” co-host Joy Behar publicly apologized on air. Behar did so on Tuesday’s show shortly after she apologized to Pence in a telephone call and the vice president said he forgave her. “Vice President Pence is right….Ginny Montalbano -
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Pence: Kim Jong Un Wants to Talk Because Trump Stood Firm
Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s offer to meet with President Donald Trump is clear evidence that the president’s North Korea strategy is achieving results. “North Korea’s desire to meet to discuss denuclearization—while suspending all ballistic missile and nuclear testing—is evidence that President Trump’s strategy to isolate the…Ryan Pickrell -
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ABC Silent on Mauling of Pence’s Christian Faith on ‘The View’
It looks like ABC isn’t going to apologize for “The View” co-host Joy Behar’s on-air mocking of Vice President Mike Pence’s Christian faith. Many Christian viewers were offended by Behar’s remarks, and the TV network early on received 25,363 phone calls after the liberal comedian and commentator equated Pence’s faith with “mental illness,” Fox News…Chrissy Clark -
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Pence Touts Tax Cuts, Border Wall at CPAC
Vice President Mike Pence touted victories of the Trump administration and promised a border wall Thursday during a rapturously received appearance at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. Pence praised the tax cuts passed by Congress and supported by President Donald Trump that, among other things, slashed corporate rates and went into effect Jan. 1….Rachel del Guidice -
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Mike Pence Helps Pass Cruz Amendment Expanding 529 Plans
The Senate passed an amendment from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Friday to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that would allow 529 college savings plans to expand to primary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools. “By expanding choice for parents and opportunities for children, we have prioritized the education of the…Casey Ryan -
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Pence: ‘Everyday Working People’ to Benefit Most From Tax Reform
Saying that Americans get hit hardest when the country can’t compete with the rest of the world because of its tax code, Vice President Mike Pence promised that working Americans will be the biggest beneficiaries of tax reform. “Those who suffer the most in this anti-competitive environment are not the nameless, faceless businesses of America,”…Fred Lucas -
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Pence Leaves Colts Game After 49ers Kneel During National Anthem
Vice President Mike Pence left an NFL game Sunday after around 20 players took a knee during the national anthem. Pence departed the Indianapolis Colts game when the San Francisco 49ers’ players knelt during the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The vice president, following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump, criticized the players for their…Ryan Pickrell -
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Pence on Disasters and Vegas Massacre: ‘We’ll Emerge Stronger From All This’
Vice President Mike Pence spoke Thursday about his faith in God and the goodness and perseverance of Americans as they face trials in natural disasters and senseless acts of violence. “No natural disaster, no act of violence will ever diminish the strength and goodness of the American people,” @VP says. Commenting on the massacre at…Fred Lucas -
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The Role Pence Plays in the Trump White House
Vice President Mike Pence traveled through Latin America in August at a time when Venezuela was erupting with unrest. In April, Pence visited ally South Korea and stood on its border with its menacing neighbor to warn North Korea after a recent missile test that “the era of strategic patience is over.” And, in February,…Fred Lucas -
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Americans Struggling Under Obamacare Tell Pence ‘Real Story’
Marjorie Weer spent six months negotiating with an insurance company just to clear the way for her 3-year-old son Montgomery to travel from South Carolina to see doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital. “This is the real story of Obamacare in America,” @VP says. Monty, as the family calls him, has spina bifida, a birth defect…Fred Lucas -
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RSC Chairman Talks ‘Hopeful Meeting’ With Pence on Obamacare
Conservatives in Congress met with Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday to discuss the American Health Care Act, the Republican alternative to Obamacare. “It was the most hopeful meeting that I feel like we have been part of, especially when it’s in a large group like that,” Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., told…Rachel del Guidice