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department notified Pence through a letter, the official added.
Representatives for Pence, who served under former Republican
President Donald Trump, did not immediately respond to a request
for comment.
After revelations of classified material found at Trump's
Florida residence after he left office, the National Archives
called on former presidents and vice presidents to make checks
for any material that should be in the government's possession.
A lawyer for Pence had notified authorities about the discovery
of records with classified markings, prompting an FBI search for
records at his Indianapolis residence this year.
NBC and CNN reported the closing of the probe earlier Friday.
Pence's spokesman has said the former vice president has "fully
cooperated" with the probe and Pence himself has publicly
acknowledged what he called a mistake.
A Justice Department special counsel, Jack Smith, is
investigating Trump's handling of classified materials since
leaving office in January 2021.
A separate special counsel was appointed to conduct an
investigation after U.S. President Joe Biden reported finding
some classified material in his possession.
Both Biden and Trump are seeking the presidency in the 2024
election. Pence is expected to announce his candidacy next week.
(Reporting by Timothy Reid; writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by
Bill Berkrot and Doina Chiacu)
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