Distancing himself further from Trump, Mike Pence praises journalists who 'never stopped reporting' about the Capitol riot and says they 'keep us a democracy'

• In a rare GOP move in this current climate, former VP Mike Pence praised journalists for reporting on the Capitol riot.
• Reporters covering the attack helped lawmakers "stay at our post" during the vote certification, Pence said.
• Pence is one of several Republicans expected to launch a presidential bid alongside former President Trump.

Former Vice President Mike Pence did a rare thing for members of today's Republican party — he praised the media for its thorough reporting on the January 6 Capitol riot.