Mike Pence, who served as vice president under President Donald Trump, has joined the race for the 2024 Republican nomination on the attack. Campaigning in Iowa on Wednesday, Pence blasted Trump over the January 6 riots, saying he put himself above the Constitution. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Source
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Changing the Game: Founder of Lesbians Who Tech on representation
For our “Changing the Game” series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people. Source
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network. Source
Pence enters 2024 presidential race in Iowa, taking aim at Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced his 2024 campaign in Iowa, hoping to win over the state’s evangelical conservative voters. He wasted no time taking aim at his former boss, Republican frontrunner and former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Des Moines, Iowa. Source
Florida woman accused of fatally shooting neighbor through front door to appear in court
Susan Lorincz is expected to have her first court hearing Thursday. She is facing manslaughter charges for allegedly shooting her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens through her front door in Ocala, Florida. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires affecting millions of Americans
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Trump informed he’s target of criminal probe by prosecutors investigating classified documents case
Former President Trump’s legal team has been informed he is a target of the federal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information, a step prosecutors would take before handing down an indictment. A Trump aide testified before a grand jury in Miami on Wednesday, indicating possible criminal charges could be filed in Florida. CBS News’ senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Children wounded in stabbing attack in French Alps town
A senior government official said the suspect was in custody after the mass-stabbing incident in the French Alps town of Annecy. Source
Man dubbed “Zombie Hunter” sentenced to death for 1990s murders
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal, according to authorities. Source
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event. Source