OnPolitics: Pence is campaigning on kindness. Is anyone buying?

Former Vice President Mike Pence is centering his presidential campaign on character and civility.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Jul 31 2023 Marina Pitofsky | NOW reporter Hi OnPolitics readers! In the crowded field of 2024 Republican presidential candidates, former Vice President Mike Pence is centering his presidential campaign on character and civility. It's not clear anyone is buying it, USA TODAY's Maureen Groppe reports from the campaign trail. Where Pence is now: After four years of defending former President Donald Trump, Pence is telling voters that he doesn't "waver on my conservative values," but he notes that "I think you can be tough and kind." Did Jan. 6 change Mike Pence? Pence told USA TODAY he doesn't know. "I'm somebody that believes that adversity reveals character," he said in an exclusive interview. "And I think in that day, the American people saw I'm going to put my oath to the Constitution, I'm going to put the promises I made to them, first and foremost, whatever it means to me. The Bible verse Psalm 15 that has lived with me ever since says, 'He keeps his oath, even when it hurts.'" How will he take on Trump? The former vice president says he's looking forward to debating Trump about issues such as restricting abortion, controlling Social Security and Medicaid spending and standing up to foreign foes. But he's still hasn't received enough financial support to qualify for the first Republican debate next month. "He's not hot enough. He's not cool enough. People don't like the fact that he's medium temperature," Chris Galdieri, a political science professor at St. Anselm College, told USA TODAY. "It's just a really, really tough position." Read more here: After breaking with Donald Trump, Mike Pence is selling kindness. Is anyone buying? Takeaways from the interview: What would Pence tell Trump on debate stage? How did Jan. 6 change him? Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Which senators are up for re-election in 2024? These states are in play The 2024 senate elections are nearing and if the GOP has a good year, the chamber could flip red. Seats are up for re-election in these states. READ MORE Advertisement 'Create havoc': Republicans push to defund the FBI or shut it down Some House GOP lawmakers and 2024 candidates have supported defunding or shutting down the FBI. Experts warn it could create havoc. READ MORE 'I'm one of you': Haley, Ramaswamy mean more to these 2024 voters USA TODAY interviewed Indian voters who gave their thoughts on Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, the two Indian American candidates in the GOP crowd. READ MORE Trump co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira in court over classified documents Carlos De Oliveira, Donald Trump's co-defendant, had his first federal cort hearing Monday on charges including conspiracy to obstuct justice. READ MORE As DeSantis falls 37 points behind Trump, he unveils economic plan to voters Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promoted his economic plan to N.H. voters, while former President Donald Trump crowed about his growing campaign lead. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback

The Daily Money: So you want to be a billionaire?

The jackpot has been on the rise since the spring, when a $20 million prize was won in Syracuse, New York on April 18.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Mon Jul 31 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy |  National Housing and Economy Correspondent @SwapnaVenugopal Happy Monday, The Daily Money readers! So who wants to be a billionaire? If that's you, you're in luck. With no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April, the lottery's grand prize continues to grow, now over  $1 billion and inching closer to more all-time records. Ahead of the next drawing on Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot sits at an estimated $1.05 billion with a $527.9 million cash option, tied for the fourth-largest prize in the lottery's history. A Powerball and Mega Millions lottery advertisement is displayed at a convenience store on July 12 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images The jackpot has been on the rise since the spring, when a $20 million prize was won in Syracuse, New York  on April 18. Five other Mega Millions jackpots have been won this year, including a $1.348 billion haul in January, which was the second largest prize in the lottery game's history. 📰 More stories you should not miss:📰  Ford, Chrysler among 1 million-plus vehicles recalled recently. Check car recalls here. Back to school 2023: Could this be the most expensive school year ever? Maybe Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Rents are stabilizing in Florida, but affordability is a challenge The rental price increases in Cape Coral is attributable to scarcity of housing inventory in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. READ MORE Advertisement What's an SUV? The confusion won't end any time soon. The category includes everything from small, front-wheel-drive personal transporters to rugged off-roaders. In the end, even the experts disagree. READ MORE How to get free guacamole from Chipotle for National Avocado Day July 31 is National Avocado Day and to celebrate, Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving some customers free guacamole. Here's what you need to know about the deal. READ MORE Ford, Chrysler among 1 million-plus recalled vehicles. Check recalls here. Ford Motor Co. had more than 1 million vehicles including F-150 pickup trucks and Escape SUVs among the recalls published by the NHTSA last week. READ MORE Trader Joe's recalls broccoli cheddar soup, falafel for bugs, rocks Trader Joe's second and third recalls in one month are for Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel that may contain bugs and rocks. READ MORE Subways asks fans to change name to 'Subway' in latest contest The sandwich chain will pay $750 to cover the cost of legally changing the winner's name, as well as $50,000 in Subway gift cards. READ MORE Pump prices climb amid scorching temperatures and higher oil prices. Gas prices hit 8-month high as nation's heat wave slows down refineries and OPEC's cuts and sanctions squeeze oil supply. Hurricanes remain wildcard. READ MORE Florida takes 5 out of 10 spots on list of popular cities to move to Redfin's list of most popular cities where homebuyers are looking to move put Tampa and Orlando in the top 5. Other Florida cities aren't far behind. READ MORE USA TODAY 10Best readers cite the best fast food restaurants in 2023 Here are the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award winners for best fast food breakfast, burgers, fried chicken, fries, sides and more. READ MORE Seventeen states have relief on back-to-school supplies. Here's where. Inflation may be easing, but back-to-school supplies are still pricey. These seventeen states are offering shoppers some relief with tax holidays. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback