Mike Pence

Republican presidential candidates, from left, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and former Vice President Mike Pence, stand together during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Fact-check: What Republican candidates claimed in the second presidential primary debate

PolitiFact Staff

Without Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on stage, Trump's challengers lobbed accusations about allegiances with foreign governments and increasing spending during the other’s tenures. The role of foreign governments, including China, Mexico and Ukraine, was front and center in the discussion.

Mike Pence, pondering a presidential run, condemns Trump's rhetoric on Jan. 6

Steve Inskeep

Former Vice President Mike Pence tells Morning Edition that he and former President Donald Trump have gone "our separate ways." Pence looks back on pivotal moments and ahead to what he might do next.

A committee exhibit shows former Vice President Mike Pence talking on the phone from his secure location during the riot, as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing on Thursday.

Pence prevented a fall into chaos, and 3 other takeaways from Jan. 6 hearing

Domenico Montanaro

The committee laid out how Trump and a lawyer advising him pressured Pence even after Trump was aware there was a riot. The question now is whether Trump could face criminal consequences.

After violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Vice President Mike Pence leads senators to the House chamber to continue the joint session of the House and Senate and count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election.

The Jan. 6 committee is meeting Thursday. Here's what to expect

Maya Rosenberg

The panel's third meeting this month will focus on how former President Trump pressured former Vice President Mike Pence not to count lawful electoral votes. The hearing starts at 1 p.m. ET.

Former President Trump speaks at a rally at the Lorain County Fairgrounds on Saturday in Wellington, Ohio.

With Trump Holding Rallies Again, The Shadow 2024 Republican Campaign Continues

Domenico Montanaro

On Saturday in Ohio, the former president held his first rally since leaving office. Meanwhile, other top potential GOP presidential candidates are running versions of shadow campaigns.

Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather to hear Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speak at an America First Rally last month.

Where Are They Now? Flynn, Other Trump Alums Keep MAGA Hopes Alive

Domenico Montanaro

What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.

Then-President Donald Trump waves at the crowd during the 2020 Conservative Political Action Conference. This year, Trump is out of office but is still headlining the event.

It's All About Trump: CPAC Seems Poised To Ignore Republican Identity Crisis

Domenico Montanaro

The former president will headline the annual conservative conference with a Sunday address, his first speech since leaving office. His baseless election fraud claims could also get heavy play.

An American flag flies at half staff at the U.S. Capitol on Monday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the violence on Capitol Hill.

House Resolution Calls On Pence To Assume Powers Of Presidency

Barbara Sprunt

The bill cites President Trump's attempts to intervene in the vote-counting of the Nov. 3 election, as well as his inciting language to supporters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6. Read the resolution.

Speaking to reporters Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, called for the removal of President Trump from office.

In Wake Of Capitol Attack, House Will Seek To Impeach Trump — Again

Barbara Sprunt

With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.

Vice President Pence finishes a swearing-in ceremony for senators Sunday at the U.S. Capitol.

Pence Says He Doesn't Have Power To Reject Electoral Votes

Alana Wise

The vice president said he believes "the Constitution constrains me from claiming unilateral authority to determine which electoral votes should be counted and which should not."

Then-Vice President Joe Biden presides over a joint session of Congress in January 2017 to name Donald Trump formally as president-elect.

FACT CHECK: What Pence And Congress Can And Can't Do About The Election

Brian Naylor

Several Republicans have indicated they will object to the formal electoral vote count. There is a good chance it will become a spectacle, but next to no chance it will change the outcome.

Vice President Mike Pence delivers opening remarks during the National Space Council's first meeting, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. The National Space Council, chaired by Vice President Mike Pence heard testimony from representatives from civil space, commercial space, and national security space industry representatives. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Vice President Pence Visiting Space Coast Wednesday

Brendan Byrne

Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Florida’s Space Coast Wednesday to host a National Space Council Meeting at Kennedy Space Center.