Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks to guests at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting on November 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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UPDATED 5:28 PM PT – Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended 45th President Donald J. Trump by assuring that he is not anti-Semitic.

On Monday, Pence said that Trump should apologize for hosting Nick Fuentes at a dinner at his Mar-A-Lago estate last week.

Pence suggested better judgment should have been exercised in screening invites. However, he also pointed out that Trump’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren are Jewish.

Trump denied knowing who Fuentes, saying he was Kanye West’s guest.

On his podcast following the dinner, Fuentes, who has been condemned by many on the right, said he does not believe that Trump initially recognized him.

A commuity members silhouette is seen through a Pride flag Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP via Getty Images)

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UPDATED 4:18 PM PT – Tuesday, November 29, 2022

On Tuesday, the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation protects same-sex and interracial marriage.

Lawmakers approved of the measure in a 61-36 vote. It was supported by all members of the Democratic caucus and 12 Republicans.

The bill is now being sent to the House of Representatives before President Biden can sign it into law. It is expected to be signed as early as next week.

If signed into law, the bill would require that all individual states must recognize another state’s legal marriage status.