May 18 Zelenskyy meets with Vance and European leaders ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin call By Giada Zampano, Elise Morton, Associated Press The discussions came as Russia launched what Ukraine called its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in years failed to yield a ceasefire… Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Vance describes Trump as ‘murder weapon’ that killed the ‘defund the police’ movement By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to fallen police officers at a memorial service Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, and used his speech to criticize local officials and “far left prosecutors” who were not tough enough on crime and the… Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV’s past criticism of Trump administration By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said having an American pope is “a great thing for the United States of America and the world, and we are praying for him.”… Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Vance discusses free speech, Ukraine war at Munich Leaders Meeting By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 22 Vance calls for greater ties with India, praises progress on trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology. Continue reading
Apr 21 Vance meets with Modi during India visit to discuss trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 21 One of Pope Francis’ final meetings before death was with Vance on Easter Sunday By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Francis was sitting in a wheelchair, and his words were inaudible in a video released by the Vatican. Continue reading
Apr 20 Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration and deportations By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration's migrant deportation plans. Continue reading
Apr 19 Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ with Vance over migrants and prisoners By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vance, a Catholic convert, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, in the Apostolic Palace. There was no indication he met with Pope Francis, who has sharply cut back official duties during… Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 4:07 Vance lands in Greenland as Trump reiterates desire to take territory By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart President Trump again reiterated his desire to take over Greenland, which is a self-governed part of Denmark. Vice President Vance, along with his wife and the president's national security advisor, traveled to the U.S. military base there to again make… Continue watching