Mike Pence withdraws from the US presidential race

Former Vice President Mike Pence has abandoned his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after having difficulty raising money and gaining support in opinion polls.

“After much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today,” Pence said at a Jewish-Republican Coalition rally in Las Vegas. “We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets.”