Pulls out of scheduled event as well

At the same time (or close enough) VP Pence cancelled a speaking engagement and was called back to the White House.

Are they related? Who knows.

Gold is up $20 and trading at highs.

US yields are already down, and not getting worse (10 year 1.9843% with low of 1.9808%)

The US stocks have moved lower but off lows.

The USDCHF is at the lows, but not running either. The range is just very narrow and being extended.

The White House is downplaying the return of VP Pence to the White House and the two headlines may not be related as well. The timing is just curious.