A senior Trump campaign adviser confirmed Pence is being formally vetted. A senior Trump adviser confirmed that Ernst is being considered, but that it's not clear that Ernst is interested "as opposed to others who have said, 'Thanks, let's play ball.' Story highlights Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is under consideration as a possible Trump VP, sources sayIt's not clear if she's interested in the vice presidential nod, a senior Trump adviser saysWashington (CNN) Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is among the candidates being considered to become Donald Trump's running mate, a source with knowledge of Trump's vice presidential selection process tells CNN. Mike Pence are also being considered, the source said. Another source close to the process confirmed the information.

Source: CNN July 03, 2016 17:58 UTC