May 28 WATCH: Vance delivers U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address By News Desk and Associated Press In his commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Vice President JD Vance said technology is evolving faster than military institutions have been accustomed to… Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Vance hosts anti-fraud roundtable with FTC chair and state attorneys general By Associated Press Federal Trade Commission chairman Andrew Ferguson announced during the roundtable that the Department of Justice has created a new National Fraud Enforcement division. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Vance addresses Paxton endorsement, DOJ fund in White House briefing By Associated Press As he defended the new Justice Department weaponization fund, Vance said unequivocally that neither the president, his administration, nor his family will benefit from the new $1.8 billion pot of money. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Vance speaks at National Peace Officers' Memorial Service By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Vance speaks about efforts to combat fraud in Bangor, Maine By Patrick Whittle, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press A day after Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s endeavor to combat fraud in government programs would not be political or partisan, he touted the effort in a campaign-style stop in Maine while promoting a Republican candidate as… Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Vance and Oz announce numerous moves on Medicaid and Medicare fraud, focusing on Democratic-run states By Ali Swenson, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Vance speaks at a manufacturing facility in key election state Iowa By Michelle L. Price, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
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