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Former Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that he wasn't sure that he and former President Donald Trump would ever see "eye to eye" over what happened on Jan. 6 but that he would "always be proud of what we accomplished for the American people over the last four years."Pence, speaking at a Republican dinner in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, gave his most extensive comments to date on the events of Jan. 6, when angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, some chanting "Hang Mike Pence!" after the vice president said he did not have the power to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election victory."As I said that day, Jan. 6 was a dark day in history of the United States Capitol. But thanks to the swift action of the Capitol Police and federal law enforcement, violence was quelled. The Capitol was secured," Pence said."And that same day, we reconvened the Congress and did our duty under the Constitution and the laws of the United States," Pence continued. "You know, President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office. And I don't know if we'll ever see eye to eye on that day."It was a rare departure for Pence, who spent four years standing loyally beside his boss amid controversy, investigation and impeachment. It comes as Pence considers his own potential 2024 White House run and as Republicans, some of whom were angry at Trump in the days after the Jan. 6 insurrection, have largely coalesced back around the former president.Pence praised Trump several times during his nearly 35-minute speech at the Hillsborough County Republican Committee's annual Lincoln-Reagan Awards Dinner in Manchester. He tried to turn the events of Jan. 6 back around on Democrats, saying they wanted to keep the insurrection in the news to divert attention from Biden's liberal agenda."I will not allow Democrats or their allies in the media to use one tragic day to discredit the aspirations of millions of Americans. Or allow Democrats or their allies in the media to distract our attention from a new administration intent on dividing our country to advance their radical agenda," Pence said. "My fellow Republicans, for our country, for our future, for our children and our grandchildren, we must move forward, united."He accused Biden of campaigning as a moderate but becoming the most liberal president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. He said the administration forced through Congress "a COVID bill to fund massive expansion of the welfare state" and was pushing a "so-called infrastructure bill" that was really a "thinly disguised climate change bill" funded with cuts in the military and historic tax increases."I just say enough is enough," he said, adding that "we're going to stand strong for freedom."Pence also hit upon several favorite themes of conservative Republicans, emphasizing the need for states to shore up voter integrity around the country. He praised law enforcement as heroes, saying: "Black lives are not endangered by police. Black lives are saved by police every day."He also pushed back against "critical race theory," which seeks to reframe the narrative of American history.Its proponents argue that federal law has preserved the unequal treatment of people on the basis of race and that the country was founded on the theft of land and labor. But Republicans have said concepts suggesting that people are inherently racist or that America was founded on racial oppression are divisive and have no place in the classroom."America is not a racist country," he said, prompting one of several standing ovations and cheers during his speech."It is past time for America to discard the left-wing myth of systemic racism," Pence said. "I commend state legislators and governors across the country for banning critical race theory from our schools."His choice of states, including an April appearance in South Carolina, is aimed at increasing his visibility as he considers whether to run for the White House in 2024.Trump is increasingly acting and talking like he plans to make a run as he sets out on a more public phase of his post-presidency, beginning with a speech on Saturday in North Carolina.Since leaving office in January, Pence has been doing work with the Heritage Foundation and Young America's Foundation. His team said he plans more trips, including stops in Texas, California and Michigan.Along with his visits to South Carolina and New Hampshire, Pence has been hitting the fundraising circuit. He is set to speak next week at another fundraiser hosted by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, will travel to North Carolina for a Heritage Foundation donor event, and will then head to California, where he will take part in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's speakers' series, a Republican National Committee donor retreat and a Young America's Foundation event, according to aides.Among other prominent Republicans, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said in April that she would stand down if Trump decided to run in 2024. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has undertaken an aggressive schedule, visiting states that will play a pivotal role in the 2024 primaries and signing a contract with Fox News Channel.See the full keynote speech below:

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that he wasn't sure that he and former President Donald Trump would ever see "eye to eye" over what happened on Jan. 6 but that he would "always be proud of what we accomplished for the American people over the last four years."

Pence, speaking at a Republican dinner in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, gave his most extensive comments to date on the events of Jan. 6, when angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, some chanting "Hang Mike Pence!" after the vice president said he did not have the power to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.

"As I said that day, Jan. 6 was a dark day in history of the United States Capitol. But thanks to the swift action of the Capitol Police and federal law enforcement, violence was quelled. The Capitol was secured," Pence said.

"And that same day, we reconvened the Congress and did our duty under the Constitution and the laws of the United States," Pence continued. "You know, President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office. And I don't know if we'll ever see eye to eye on that day."

It was a rare departure for Pence, who spent four years standing loyally beside his boss amid controversy, investigation and impeachment. It comes as Pence considers his own potential 2024 White House run and as Republicans, some of whom were angry at Trump in the days after the Jan. 6 insurrection, have largely coalesced back around the former president.

Pence praised Trump several times during his nearly 35-minute speech at the Hillsborough County Republican Committee's annual Lincoln-Reagan Awards Dinner in Manchester. He tried to turn the events of Jan. 6 back around on Democrats, saying they wanted to keep the insurrection in the news to divert attention from Biden's liberal agenda.

"I will not allow Democrats or their allies in the media to use one tragic day to discredit the aspirations of millions of Americans. Or allow Democrats or their allies in the media to distract our attention from a new administration intent on dividing our country to advance their radical agenda," Pence said. "My fellow Republicans, for our country, for our future, for our children and our grandchildren, we must move forward, united."

He accused Biden of campaigning as a moderate but becoming the most liberal president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. He said the administration forced through Congress "a COVID bill to fund massive expansion of the welfare state" and was pushing a "so-called infrastructure bill" that was really a "thinly disguised climate change bill" funded with cuts in the military and historic tax increases.

"I just say enough is enough," he said, adding that "we're going to stand strong for freedom."

Pence also hit upon several favorite themes of conservative Republicans, emphasizing the need for states to shore up voter integrity around the country. He praised law enforcement as heroes, saying: "Black lives are not endangered by police. Black lives are saved by police every day."

He also pushed back against "critical race theory," which seeks to reframe the narrative of American history.

Its proponents argue that federal law has preserved the unequal treatment of people on the basis of race and that the country was founded on the theft of land and labor. But Republicans have said concepts suggesting that people are inherently racist or that America was founded on racial oppression are divisive and have no place in the classroom.

"America is not a racist country," he said, prompting one of several standing ovations and cheers during his speech.

"It is past time for America to discard the left-wing myth of systemic racism," Pence said. "I commend state legislators and governors across the country for banning critical race theory from our schools."

His choice of states, including an April appearance in South Carolina, is aimed at increasing his visibility as he considers whether to run for the White House in 2024.

Trump is increasingly acting and talking like he plans to make a run as he sets out on a more public phase of his post-presidency, beginning with a speech on Saturday in North Carolina.

Since leaving office in January, Pence has been doing work with the Heritage Foundation and Young America's Foundation. His team said he plans more trips, including stops in Texas, California and Michigan.

Along with his visits to South Carolina and New Hampshire, Pence has been hitting the fundraising circuit. He is set to speak next week at another fundraiser hosted by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, will travel to North Carolina for a Heritage Foundation donor event, and will then head to California, where he will take part in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's speakers' series, a Republican National Committee donor retreat and a Young America's Foundation event, according to aides.

Among other prominent Republicans, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said in April that she would stand down if Trump decided to run in 2024. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has undertaken an aggressive schedule, visiting states that will play a pivotal role in the 2024 primaries and signing a contract with Fox News Channel.

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Former President Donald Trump won't commit to making former Vice President Mike Pence his running mate again, as he teases another run in 2024.

Trump said he has a very good relationship with his former No. 2, despite the differences they had about Pence's refusal to object to the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6 that certified President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. However, he has not decided if Pence will run with him again.

The former president's comments followed a speech he made at a GOP donor dinner in North Carolina on Saturday night, where he endorsed Rep. Ted Budd for Senate in what's expected to be one of the more competitive races ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

"I don't know, it's really too soon to tell," Trump told Fox News on the possibility that Pence could be his running mate. "But certainly, we had a very good relationship. I was disappointed with Mike on one thing as he understands and some other people understand, but overall, I had a very good relationship with Mike, and he's a very fine person and a fine man."

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Last week, Pence also floated rumors that he would make his own presidential run in 2024, highlighting his relationship with Trump in a speech he gave in New Hampshire.

The former vice president said he and Trump have spoken "many times" since they left office, though he asserted the two will likely never see "eye to eye" on the events of Jan. 6 that ended in a riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump, 74, has not yet made a decision on a 2024 run but hinted that he may soon make an announcement on the endeavor.

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"I'll make a decision in the not-too-distant future, maybe sooner than people think. And I think they're going to be very happy," he said.

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Donald Trump When he was calling another friendly radio show, he was often asked if he was planning a comeback bid. White House We need you, conservative commentator Dan Bongino told the former president.

Mr. Trump replied, What are we going to talk about? We make you very happy and do the right thing.

It was a decisive answer, as is often the case with former presidents who have run for decades in the presidential election. However, several people who have spoken to Mr. Trump and his team in the last few weeks have stated that such statements should not be considered useless chat. Instead, they feel a change, as Mr. Trump plans to run as he embarks on a more public stage of his post-presidential post, beginning with a Saturday speech in North Carolina. Act and speak more and more.

At least for now, interest in the next run is because Trump has canceled last years elections, promoted unfounded falsehoods of being stolen, and is obsessed with recounts and audits he is convinced of. Despite the possibility of overturning the result, it is possible to overturn the result. Recounting confirmed his loss. He also faces the most serious legal threats of his career.

A New York prosecutor has convened a special grand jury to examine evidence of a criminal investigation into his business transaction. This includes lump sum payments, real estate valuations, and employee compensation scrutiny.

Mr. Trump has accused the investigation of being purely political, suggesting that Mr. Trumps political stance is evolving, but is concerned that Mr. Trump may come into contact with the law. Claims not to.

I definitely felt the change that there was more intent to focus on what happened than what actually happened, he said. Matt Schlapp Chairman of the American Conservative Union, close to the former president. I think its a very realistic possibility.

In addition to legal vulnerability, Mr. Trump will face formidable headwinds. He will run with the legacy of being the only US president to be hit twice. The campaign will almost certainly remember the deadly riots he caused in the US Capitol earlier this year. It could revive and drag other Republicans who were trying to overcome the violence.

Beyond that, Trump turns 78 on his inauguration day in 2025, the same age as Democrat Joe Biden on his inauguration day this year, and several Republicans are already doing their own thing. Former Vice President of Mr. Trump, Mike Pence Will visit New Hampshires early voting state on Thursday.

Mr. Trump has long been in the medias attention and hung out on the prospects of a presidential campaign to participate in the conversation. And many maintain his relevance and his position as a Republican kingmaker. At first I ignored Trumps talk about another run as a tool for, but in a more substantive way to test his political strength, such as holding a rally this summer. There are tentative signs that we plan to do that. His team will focus on events in Ohio, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia to strengthen mid-term candidates and rejuvenate voters.

Alliance officials say Mr. Trump misses the presidential election and is eager to be reelected. Especially because Im watching other candidates start moving. He also feels encouraged by recent developments, including the expulsion of one of his key critics, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, from the leadership position of the House of Representatives. Others see the presidential office as providing a potentially useful legal haven as the investigation into the president and his family business intensifies.

There are people who have a lasting and lasting interest and encourage them to run in 2024, but hes not in a hurry to make a decision, and hell do it at the right time, Trump said. Said Jason Miller, a spokesman for.

But some on Trumps track are skeptical that Trump will move forward unless he sees a clear path to victory for fear of being polluted by new losses. ..

So far, Mr. Trump is obsessed with the 2020 presidential election. One of the long-time allies said one of the reasons Mr. Trump didnt run head-on was because he refused to admit that the election was over. He was somehow president in August. He said he went one step further by giving credibility to the strange conspiracy theory of being able to return to.

There is no constitutional or legal mechanism to return to president unless Trump wins the election again in 2024. Trumps claim that the previous election was contaminated made his own Justice Secretary and Republican election leaders. It was completely rejected by federal and state officials, including. Judges, including a judge appointed by Trump, also dismissed his allegations.

The person who explained his thoughts, like everyone else, talked about personal conversations on condition of anonymity.

As Mr. Trump pushes forward with these unfounded conspiracy theories, Republican state legislators have unprecedented numbers of bills aimed at restricting access to ballot boxes that could affect future elections. The Republican Party says its goal is to prevent fraudulent voting, but the Democratic Party argues that this measure aims to undermine the voting rights of the minority. Yes.

Despite his defeat, Mr. Trump retains Republican leadership.In a recent Quinnipiac University poll, 66% of Republicans want him to be reelected, but the same number of Americans across Americans dont want him to be reelected. 7 million last November. There was a difference of more than votes

Despite the visit of many candidates, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas, state supporters voting early expect Mr. Trump to be reelected. doing.

Hes definitely laying the groundwork and keeping the running powder dry. Josh Whitehouse A former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives who worked for Trumps campaign and administration said about the former president: I know who he is and have worked for him for a long time, so I cant go any further. I dont expect anything.

Voters will certainly hear the opinions of other candidates, but he said that if he decides to run, the support will eventually be centered around Trump.

The energy is still there. You cant duplicate it, the White House said.

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Afghanistan experienced a weekend of carnage as scores died in a series of Taliban attacks across the country, according to local officials. There was also one incident of alleged friendly fire reported on an air base in the north.

Qaysardistrict in northern Faryab province is on the verge of falling to the Taliban Sunday, news agencies reported.

Heavy clasheswere reportedin the center of the district and the village of Kohi, the last remaining areas still controlled by the government.

Three officials told dpa the Taliban were able to capture both the police headquarters and the municipality building one kilometer (0.6 miles) from the center of the district.

The violence was initiated bya car bomb thatdetonated outsidedistrict police headquarters the day before.

Qaysar district governor Abdul Baqi Hashimi reported at least ten members of the Afghan security forces died in the blast. A different local official placed the number of dead closer to 30.

At least 20 additional security forces personnel were captured in the attack, which was followed by heavy clashes.An additional 18 were wounded.

The surge in violence comes as the US military continues to withdraw its remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan

Saidullah Nuristani, the provincial counselor or Nuristan to the east of the capital Kabul, reported government forces had abandoned the Doab district to the TalibanSaturdayfollowing 20 days of resistance.

The Taliban blocked the supply routes into Doab,forcingthe government to evacuate in a deal mediated by tribal elders.

Ismail Ateekan, a member of parliament representing the province, told dpa that without food and ammunition, the Afghan security forces had no choice but to flee. Theywere not met with resistance when they did.

Doab was the third district to fall to the Taliban since Thursday night. Two districts in southern Zabul and Uruzgan provinces fell late on Friday.

Also on Saturday, 11 civilians including three children were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a landmine in the northern province of Bagdis.

The governor of the province, Husamudim Shams, blamed the Taliban for the attack on the vehicle as it was en route to the city of Qala-e-Naw. The Taliban did not immediately claim responsibility for the incident.

The attack occurred hours ahead of a scheduled meeting between senior Taliban leaders and UN officials in Qatar to discuss the so-called peace process and security for diplomats and aid workers.

Friday night, the Taliban killed at least six policemen including two police commanders in the northern Baghlan province, according to provincial police spokesman Ahmad Javid Basharat. Several others were wounded in the offensive launched on Julga district at midnight, a provincial counsilor, Firuzuddin Aimaq, said.

Also in the north Friday,13 pro-government fighters, including a key commander, were killed by the Afghan air force as they returned to a base in the Kohistan districtof Badakhshan provincefollowing an operation against the Taliban. Several others were wounded.

A member of parliament, Zabihullah Atiq, said the incident thatkilled Commander Ashur was a mistake. Atiq said one victim later succumbed to his wounds while another victim of the airstrike remains in critical condition.

The Taliban has intensified its attacks on provincial capitals, districts, bases and checkpoints across Afghanistan.Rahmatullah Andar, a spokesman for the national security council in Afghanistan, told dpa the Taliban have carried out 1,455 attacks sinceinternational forces began to withdraw.

Rohullah Ahmadzai, aspokesman for the Afghan Defense Ministry, sought to downplay the Taliban's conquests. Hesaid military plans are being made to neutralize the Taliban.

A handover ceremony to Afghan Defense Forces at Mike Spann Camp in Mazar-i-Sharif on May 5

Since the US and NATO officially withdrew from Afghanistan on May 1, seven districts have fallen to the Taliban.

International forces are set to completely withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11.

In April, the UN said almost 1,800 Afghan civilians were either killed or wounded in the fighting between government forces and the Taliban between January and March of 2021.

Tens of thousands of Afghans have been displaced by the fighting in recent weeks.

The "Islamic State" (IS) armed group is also active in Afghanistan.

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