Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed a pro-Israel group on the eve of a controversial U.S. visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, pledging his continued support for the U.S. alliance with the Jewish state. “I will always be a defender of our most cherished ally, and if I have anything to say about it, if…

DES MOINES, Iowa—Former Vice President Mike Pence strongly advocated for additional military aid to Ukraine despite challenges from Tucker Carlson about religious freedom under the Ukrainian government and pressing domestic problems facing the United States. “Anybody that says that we can’t be the leader of the free world and solve our problems at home has…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa—Former Vice President Mike Pence reaffirmed that his actions on Jan. 6 were “exactly what the Constitution of the United States required” after a disgruntled voter accused him of handing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden. “If it wasn’t for your vote, we would not have [President] Joe Biden in the White…

URBANDALE, Iowa—Urbandale, population 46,000, is a slice of Americana nestled against the west side of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. Despite being part of a metropolitan area of 700,000, Urbandale retains a small-town atmosphere. The city has suburbanized without becoming bougie, lending it a charm reminiscent of earlier days. That America-then feel combined with…

The U.S. Secret Service assigns a code name to each president and vice president, as well as to other high-profile political figures. Often, these call signs are colorful and evocative descriptions of the leader’s personality or interests. Kamala Harris, the first woman to serve as vice president, is called Pioneer. Dick Cheney, an avid fly…