Pence Challenges Trump in 2024 Presidential Race Amidst US Services Slowdown.

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has filed paperwork to run for president in the 2024 election, positioning himself as a continuation of the Trump administration's conservative agenda. Pence is set to formally launch his campaign with a video, speech, and townhall event in Iowa on Wednesday. He faces competition from a crowded field of Republicans, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Pence's popularity with evangelical voters may give him an edge in Iowa, but he currently polls in a distant third place behind Trump and DeSantis.