Tennessee Governor Outsources Governor’s Residence for Political Fundraiser

Senator Lee Harris and Representative John Ray Clemmons today called on Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to account for any state tax dollars he is using to host Representative Diane Black's July 21st, political fundraiser at the Governor's residence and return those funds to the taxpayers. "Haslam will outsource anything, even the Governor's Residence for a congressional fundraiser," said Representative John Ray Clemmons.

Donald Trump and family meet with VP finalists

Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement. He began Wednesday with breakfast at the residence of one, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Wednesday morning, a day after the pair campaigned together in the state.

Pence = Koch Brothers

With Trump's VP nominee search apparently narrowed to Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie, and now Indiana GOP governor Mike Pence, you only need to remember one thing: . For a campaign struggling to gain ground against Clinton's fundraising advantage, the quickest way for Donald Trump to access $1-2 billion is for him to put Mike Pence on the ticket.

With decision near, Trump meets with potential running mates

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves the Indiana governor's residence with Gov. Mike Pence, who is in the running to be Trump's vice presidential pick. Donald Trump stoked intense speculation about his narrowing search for a running mate Wednesday as he met privately with the apparent finalists here in Indianapolis, the culmination of a months-long, frequently televised talent contest now approaching its season finale.

The Latest: Coats says Trump hasn’t made up his mind on VP

In this photo taken March 14, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie introduced him at a plane-side rally in an aircraft hanger at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio. Christie would give Trump a well-known running mate who's quietly become an expert on Trump's unusual presidential campaign operation.

The Latest: Clinton calls for ‘better listening,’ empathy

In this photo taken March 14, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie introduced him at a plane-side rally in an aircraft hanger at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio. Christie would give Trump a well-known running mate who's quietly become an expert on Trump's unusual presidential campaign operation.

Trump lists top VP picks, Christie still in the running

Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are his top potential picks to be his vice president. He told the Wall Street Journal that he wants an experienced government leader as his running mate.

Pence introduces Trump at rally that doubles as VP audition

Republican Donald Trump campaigned alongside Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday evening, the latest in a series of public auditions as the billionaire businessman mulls his vice-presidential pick. Walking onto the stage to cheers, Pence confidently introduced the presumptive GOP nominee and vigorously advocated for Trump as the best person to lead the country.

Bears Ears controversy ramps up with Jewell’s visit, Rep. Bishop’s plans

The proposed 1.4 million acres of the Bears Ears region contained in a massive public lands bill being unveiled this week would actually be split in two, with the southern portion set aside for traditional Native American uses. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, and chief architect of the measure, said the region on federal lands in southeastern Utah will come with a new management structure that includes a tribal committee to ensure traditional access for wood gathering, ceremonies and gathering of plants.

Sen. Feinstein officially opposes pot legalization in California

Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday formally opposed an initiative on California's fall ballot to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Feinstein said the measure, Proposition 64, lacked protections for children and motorists and would clash with medical marijuana guidelines signed last fall by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Donald Trump Wants an Attack Dog as His Running Mate

Pence, Gingrich make the final cut in Trump's VP search, sources say - Indianapolis As anticipation builds for Donald Trump to name his vice presidential pick, two hopefuls - Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich - appear to be the front-runners, according to a person familiar with the deliberations.

Christie out of the running for Trump’s vice president, report says

An unidentified adviser to the presumptive Republican candidate for president told US News Trump has narrowed his search to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, former House speaker Newt Gingrich and retired lieutenant general Michael Flynn. The final decision could be announced later this week.

Pence’s unflappability could help Trump stay cool

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks as his wife Karen, looks on at the opening ceremony for the Cops Cycling for Survivors fundraising bike ride in Indianapolis, Monday, July 11, 2016. Pence is being considered as a possible running mate for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, who is expected to decide this week, and the two are expected to attend a fundraiser and rally together Tuesday evening.

Trump favors Christie, Pence and Gingrich as he closes in on VP pick

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers remarks before presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Virginia Beach, Va., on July 11, 2016. Closing in on his choice for a running mate, Donald Trump spoke favorably Monday about tapping an experienced politician over a political outsider to help reassure and unite the fractured Republican Party.

These 5 Companies Bailed on the GOP Convention

A number of major U.S. companies that have supported GOP convention s in the past have pulled their sponsorships from the 2016 edition, set to take place next weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. Some didn't specify their reasons for backing out, but Emily Lauer, a spokeswoman for the Cleveland host committee, told Bloomberg on June 16 that the lull in corporate commitments seemed to rise around the same time that Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich dropped out, leaving front-runner Donald Trump alone in the GOP field.

Trump calls for VA overhaul: ‘Fixing this corruption’ will be a priority

Nine months after first releasing his plan to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, Donald Trump was set to deliver a policy speech on Monday in which he promised "quality, timely care for every Veteran in America" if he's elected president. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee was scheduled to join New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Virginia Beach, just minutes away from the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Va., where he first spoke of overhauling the veterans' healthcare system during a rally last October.