Politics May 19 WATCH: Vance addresses Paxton endorsement, DOJ fund in White House briefing By Associated Press
Politics May 15 WATCH: Vance speaks at National Peace Officers' Memorial Service Vice President JD Vance praised the sacrifices of police officers who were killed in the line of duty, along with their families and loved ones. By Associated Press
Politics May 14 WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks about efforts to combat fraud in Bangor, Maine Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in Maine on Thursday to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Politics May 13 WATCH: Vance and Oz announce numerous moves on Medicaid and Medicare fraud, focusing on Democratic-run states The Trump administration on Wednesday pursued new efforts in a sweeping initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including announcing a nationwide six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments and warning states to actively investigate Medicaid fraud or… By Ali Swenson, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Politics May 05 WATCH: Vance speaks at a manufacturing facility in key election state Iowa Standing before hundreds of supporters at a steel manufacturing facility, Vance repeatedly drew a contrast between Iowa Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and his Democratic challenger, telling the crowd that Nunn and the Trump administration were “fighting for you instead of… By Michelle L. Price, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
May 04 Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP candidate By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for Democrats to make previously unattainable gains. Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S. attacks Iranian-flagged ship as Tehran promises to respond By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation, the state broadcaster said. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran By Lisa Desjardins, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Sonia Kopelev, Zoie Lambert Vice President JD Vance makes his first major foray onto the world stage as America’s top negotiator with Iran. He’s the most prominent isolationist in the Trump administration and his assignment puts him front and center on an issue with… Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 8:36 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Solveig Rennan The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies… Continue watching
Apr 15 WATCH: Vance says Pope Leo should 'be careful' when talking about religion By Bill Barrow, Emilie Megnien, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance questioned Pope Leo anew, pushing back specifically at the pope’s Palm Sunday assertion that God does not hear the prayers of those who make war. Continue reading