AP: Trump likely to name Pence as VP; Pence flies to NY

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was on the verge of announcing his vice presidential pick late today, with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence emerging as the late favorite. But advisers cautioned that Trump had not made a final decision and could still change his mind.

Trump and his yet-to-be-announced running mate were scheduled to make their first joint appearance Friday in New York, an event timed to energize Republicans ahead of next week's party convention in Cleveland.

After spending much of today in Indianapolis, Pence flew to New York late in the day, according to a Republican familiar with the process. Indianapolis television station WTHR posted a video showing Pence arriving at a private airport in New Jersey early Thursday evening.

In addition to Pence, Trump's shortlist included former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, according to people familiar with the candidate's thinking.

Pence appeared to edge ahead of his fellow finalists after a series of recent meetings with the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. He's a staunch conservative, and with six terms in Congress his selection would likely ease GOP leaders' concerns about Trump's political inexperience and volatile temperament.