Mike Pence - The Cut

capitol insurrection Jan. 12, 2021

Pence Won’t Invoke the 25th Amendment Against TrumpThe impeachment process is moving forward nonetheless.

By Claire Lampen

what now? Jan. 7, 2021

What Would Happen if the 25th Amendment Were Invoked?A political-process scholar explains.

By Amanda Arnold

coronavirus Dec. 13, 2020

The U.S. Has Recorded More Than 16 Million COVID CasesWith a coronavirus vaccine newly approved, the nation approaches 300,000 deaths.

By Claire Lampen, Hannah Gold, and Amanda Arnold

2020 debates Oct. 7, 2020

‘Mr. Vice-President, I’m Speaking’Kamala Harris shut down Mike Pence’s bulldozing at the vice-presidential debate.

By Claire Lampen

big boy Oct. 6, 2020

Oh, So Now You Want to Be Alone With a Woman Who Isn’t MotherMike Pence reportedly refuses to use a plexiglass partition for his updating debate with Kamala Harris.

By Claire Lampen

ick Aug. 20, 2020

Mike Pence Wants to Tell You About His MeatHe is simply obsessed.

By Bridget Read

politics Aug. 13, 2020

Man Attempts to Appear ConfidentMike Pence definitely “can’t wait,” isn’t scared to face Kamala Harris in debates.

By Bridget Read

soullessness July 8, 2020

Area Republican Fully Devoid of EmpathyPence spokesperson Katie Miller reportedly said she was sent to child detention centers at the border to learn compassion, but “it didn’t work.”

By Claire Lampen

coronavirus May 11, 2020

Mike Pence Really, Really Doesn’t Want to Wear a MaskThe vice-president just can’t stop flouting federal guidelines around coronavirus protection.

By Madeleine Aggeler

please mother Sept. 24, 2019

Mother Pence Reportedly Wouldn’t Kiss Her Victorious BoyA new book says the second lady rebuffed her husband’s advances twice on Election Day.

By Madeleine Aggeler

marriage: an investigation Apr. 2, 2019

Close Reading Three Very Different Celebrity MarriagesWhat Billy Bob and Angelina, Mary Kate and Sarkozy, and Mike and Karen Pence can teach us about marriage.

By Madeleine Aggeler, Gabriella Paiella, and Maureen O’Connor

nancy pelosi Dec. 12, 2018

Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Nancy Pelosi’s CoatHer symbolic red coat became the most sought-after piece of clothing after her Tuesday meeting with Trump.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

politics Dec. 11, 2018

Which Circle of Hell Do You Think This Is?Trump spent 17 minutes screaming while a catatonic Mike Pence looked on.

By Madeleine Aggeler

2018 georgia governor race Nov. 1, 2018

Mike Pence to Oprah: ‘I’m Kind of a Big Deal, Too’Hmmm.

By Gabriella Paiella

the kavanaugh confirmation Oct. 6, 2018

Screams From Protesting Women Interrupted Kavanaugh’s VoteMike Pence called for order as women were carried out of the proceedings.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

mike pence blogs Aug. 6, 2018

Mike Pence Once Wrote That a President Should Be Impeached for Moral FailingsIt appears his views have changed.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

trump vs. water June 6, 2018

In Haunting Clip, Trump Again Proves He Has No Idea How to Drink WaterWhat’s happening with these water bottles?

By Madeleine Aggeler

white house correspondents’ dinner May 3, 2018

Here’s What Mike Pence Thought of Michelle Wolf’s WHCD JokesHe quotes the Bible.

By Amanda Arnold

pride Mar. 29, 2018

Mike Pence’s Hometown Will Have Its First-Ever LGBTQ Pride Festival This YearAn 18-year-old organized it as her “senior project.”

By Amanda Arnold

march for our lives Mar. 24, 2018

What Were Mike Pence and Donald Trump Doing During March for Our Lives?Certainly not marching.

By Amanda Arnold

international women’s day 2018 Mar. 8, 2018

Mike Pence Gets Roasted for International Women’s Day TweetThe vice-president’s attempt to show how much he respects women backfired spectacularly.

By Gabriella Paiella

figure skating politics Mar. 7, 2018

Adam Rippon Says ‘Now Is the Right Time’ to Meet Mike PenceThe Olympian said he’d like to meet on behalf of everyone affected by Pence’s anti-LGBTQ legislation.

By Lisa Ryan

marlon bundo Mar. 1, 2018

Karen Pence and Daughter Going on Tour for Children’s Picture BookIn which Marlon Bundo follows around “Grampa” Mike Pence.

By Amanda Arnold

hot shot Feb. 28, 2018

Donald Trump Gently Touches Mike Pence’s ThighA reassurance? A warning?

By Madeleine Aggeler

reproductive rights Feb. 28, 2018

Mike Pence Is Confident That Abortion Will End ‘in Our Time’The vice-president suggested that abortion could be banned in the U.S. again.

By Gabriella Paiella

the pences Feb. 22, 2018

Karen Pence Says Mike Pence Loves Pizza, Riding Horses, and Drawing CartoonsShe also shared that it’s her job to keep him humble, which we already figured.

By Gabriella Paiella

winter olympics 2018 Feb. 16, 2018

All the Best Drama From the Olympics This WeekMike Pence, the ex-Jamaican bobsled coach who’s holding a sled hostage, a figure-skating routine about death, and more.

By Gabriella Paiella

winter olympics 2018 Feb. 16, 2018

U.S. Olympian Jokes That His Broken Thumb Means He Can’t Shake Mike Pence’s HandGus Kenworthy is one of two openly gay athletes on Team U.S.A.

By Lisa Ryan

mating rituals Feb. 14, 2018

What Did Mike Pence Buy Mother at CVS for Valentine’s Day?The vice-president was spotted entering a CVS near the White House this afternoon.

By Katie Van Syckle

winter olympics 2018 Feb. 14, 2018

Mike Pence Wants You to Know He Ignored Kim Jong-un’s Sister on Purpose“I didn’t avoid the dictator’s sister, but I did ignore her.”

By Lisa Ryan

2018 winter olympics Feb. 14, 2018

Donald Trump Jr. Weighs in on Adam Rippon/Mike Pence Drama“I haven’t heard him mention you once???”

By Madeleine Aggeler

winter olympics 2018 Feb. 12, 2018

18 of Adam Rippon’s Best QuotesThe American figure-skater is easily our most quotable Olympian.

By Anna Silman

winter olympics 2018 Feb. 8, 2018

Mike Pence Wants Approval of Our First Openly Gay Athlete at the Winter GamesThe vice-president tweeted at Adam Rippon after reports that the figure skater refused to meet with him.

By Gabriella Paiella

l’amour Feb. 7, 2018

Kellyanne Conway’s Cousin Is Dating Mike Pence’s NephewAnd the lovebirds are both Trump staffers.

By Gabriella Paiella

evangelicalism Jan. 24, 2018

What It’s Like To Experience Gay Conversion Therapy“The pastor was inches away from my face, screaming for the demon to get out.”

As told to Alexa Tsoulis-Reay

political fences Jan. 24, 2018

Female Journalists Say a #PenceFence Kept Them From Reporting“If you are a male you can do your work and get the best front seat and if you are a second class citizen as I am, this is what we see & report.”

By Lisa Ryan

scandals Jan. 22, 2018

Finally, Mike Pence Has Weighed in on the Stormy Daniels ControversyWe can all rest easy now.

By Gabriella Paiella

winter olympics 2018 Jan. 18, 2018

Gay Olympic Skater Slams Mike Pence’s Homophobic ViewsThe vice-president is leading the U.S. Delegation to the Winter Olympics.

By Gabriella Paiella

hot shot Jan. 4, 2018

Doug Jones’s Gay Son Stares Down Mike PenceAs Pence swore in his father.

By Gabriella Paiella

politics Dec. 8, 2017

So This Is How Much It Costs to Ride Horses With Mike PenceSecretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke is spending taxpayer dollars well.

By Gabriella Paiella

politics Dec. 5, 2017

Mike Pence Reportedly Considered Staging a ‘Coup’ After Access Hollywood TapeSources say he and Condoleezza Rice were “ready to step in” after Access Hollywood tape was released.

By Madeleine Aggeler

missed connections Nov. 30, 2017

Pam Anderson Tried to Get Secret Service Agents to Let Her Meet Mike PenceHey, worth a shot.

By Gabriella Paiella

charitable things Nov. 5, 2017

Mila Kunis Trolls Mike Pence Every Month With Her Planned Parenthood DonationThe star gives a monthly donation to Planned Parenthood in the vice-president’s name.

By Katie Van Syckle

homophobia Oct. 16, 2017

Trump Reportedly Joked That Pence Wants to ‘Hang’ All Gay PeopleAccording to a new story, Trump has made fun of Pence’s hardline views on gay rights and abortion.

By Gabriella Paiella

book deals Sept. 15, 2017

So, Mike Pence’s Pet Rabbit Has a Book Deal NowMarlon Bundo will star in a children’s book with “Grampa” Mike Pence.

By Claire Landsbaum

everyday sexism Sept. 15, 2017

A Texas Official Was Reprimanded for Refusing to Meet With Female EmployeesHe skipped meetings with a colleague he feared “had romantic feelings for him.”

By Claire Landsbaum

late nights Aug. 24, 2017

Soldiers Removed From VP’s Detail After Reportedly Bringing Women Back to HotelSecurity-camera footage reportedly caught the soldiers bringing unregistered women into secured and restricted areas of their hotel.

By Madeleine Aggeler

politics July 31, 2017