Mike Pence says he will fight grand jury subpoena as far as Supreme Court

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Former vice president Mike Pence has said he will challenge a subpoena by the special counsel overseeing investigations into Donald Trump to compel his evidence before a grand jury, and will pursue it to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Special counsel Jack Smith, appointed by the Justice Department, is investigating efforts by Mr Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.