julie: fox news alert, and a busy weekend for the vice president. mike pence speaking at the faith and freedom coalitions road to majority gala in washington. that after meeting with some employees out in milwaukee today. busy day for the vice president. let's listen to what he has to say. [applause] >> it really is remarkable to think about everything the faith and freedom coalition has achieved since your founding in 2009. in just eight years, you have built chapters in all 50 states. br million members and grassroots activists. there's a lot of reasons for your success because while this group may be young, the values you stand for are timeless. let me express a special thanks to a man who made tonight possible, a leader i've known for many years who literally has devoted his extraordinary talents and his entire life to defending faith and freedom in america. ladies and gentlemen, would you just give a rousing round of appreciative applause to ralph reed? [cheers and applause]

event in wisconsin just a few hours ago. >> on my way here, i was informed that u.s. servicemembers were killed and wounded in an attack in afghanistan. the president and i have been briefed. the details of this attack will be forthcoming. but suffice it to say, when heroes fall, americans grieve. and our thoughts and prayers are