 naming his choice for vice president. For weeks now, several names have been mentioned as potential finalists, including Senators J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is also a possibility. All the contenders have been making public appearances on behalf of the former president. Greg Clugston reporting. Tropical storm barrel slammed into Texas on Monday, knocking out power to nearly three million homes and businesses and unleashing heavy rains that prompted dozens of high water rescues.