Politics Jul 01 Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects 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
World Jun 22 Watch 4:21 Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions 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… By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war On Monday, Vance described the talks as rocky but productive, with some agreements reached. By Aamer Madhani, Jamey Keaten, Seung Min Kim, Josh Boak, Associated Press
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
Jun 09 Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud' By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he spent three hours at the White House with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the president is working on “that final piece” to reopen commerce… Continue reading