Dec 19 Erika Kirk backs JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid at Turning Point USA conference By Matt Brown, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and the organization’s new leader, endorsed a potential presidential bid by Vice President JD Vance on the opening night of the conservative youth group’s annual conference. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Vance delivers remarks in Allentown, Pa., touting Trump's economic agenda By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021. Both the October and November job creation numbers, released Tuesday by the Labor Department, came in late because of the 43-day federal government shutdown. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: Vance urges public to pray for National Guardsmen shot in D.C. By News Desk and Associated Press The vice president cautioned that much remained unknown, including the motive of the shooter. Continue reading
Nov 04 Aftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating JD Vance's relative By Associated Press Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Duffy warns of holiday travel disruptions if shutdown doesn't end soon By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Thursday with aviation officials about the impact of the federal government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Vance calls for legal immigration reduction during Turning Point event at University of Mississippi By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said the optimal number of legal immigrants to admit is “far less than what we've been accepting," but he did not offer a firm number when pressed by a woman who questioned his stance. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 4:55 Vance joins Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi for Turning Point USA event By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Jonah Anderson, Frank Carlson Following Charlie Kirk’s death, conservative activists have stepped in to fill the void at his Turning Point USA organization and complete his tour of college campuses. His widow, Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak on… Continue watching
Oct 28 Vance says Trump administration believes troops will get paid for now By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The funding fight in Washington gained new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck and recurring delays at airports snarl travel plans. Continue reading
Oct 23 Vance criticizes Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, says the move was an 'insult' By Renata Brito, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Hard-liners in the Israeli parliament had narrowly passed a symbolic preliminary vote in support of annexing the West Bank — an apparent attempt to embarrass Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while Vice President JD Vance was still in the country. Continue reading
Oct 22 Israel 'not a protectorate' of the U.S., Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press He made these remarks as he prepared to discuss Gaza's ceasefire with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Netanyahu's comments seem aimed at easing concerns about an international security force in Gaza. Continue reading