Politics Jul 19 JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Jul 15 Trump administration 'screwed up' Epstein files communication, Vance says During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who infamously stated that an alleged “client list” of Epstein’s was “sitting on my desk right now.”… By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 01 Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Jun 23 Watch 4:07 U.S. and Iran at odds over nuclear inspections, Strait of Hormuz fees Iran and the U.S. are once again at odds, this time over nuclear inspections. The U.S. said that the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iran's facilities, but Iran says no deal is in place. It was just one of several… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World Jun 23 Watch 8:29 Ex-Energy Secretary Moniz breaks down challenges of nuclear negotiations with Iran To discuss the U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ernest Moniz. Trained as a nuclear physicist, he was the Energy Secretary during the Obama administration and was a chief architect and the lead technical negotiator of the… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
Jun 22 Watch 4:21 Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala The U.S. temporarily removed oil sanctions on Iran Monday, creating the potential for an Iranian economic windfall in U.S. dollars as the first round of talks ended in Switzerland. Vance led the U.S. delegation, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The… Continue watching
Jun 22 WATCH: Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war By Aamer Madhani, Jamey Keaten, Seung Min Kim, Josh Boak, Associated Press On Monday, Vance described the talks as rocky but productive, with some agreements reached. Continue reading
Jun 21 As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Vance and U.S. negotiators including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, had met with Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for what Iranian state media said was about 80 minutes. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the U.S. Navy has, as part of the agreement to end the war, lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through. Continue reading