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Vance Family Sparks Controversy as Mom Says She’d Probably Punch El-Sayed
politics1 hour ago

Vance Family Sparks Controversy as Mom Says She’d Probably Punch El-Sayed

JD Vance's mother said she’d probably punch Abdul El-Sayed if they ever met, in response to El-Sayed’s remarks about Vice President Usha Vance and the Vance children; El-Sayed had previously mocked the Vance family, prompting a forceful rebuttal from Vance at a rally. The piece also notes El-Sayed’s accusation of hypocrisy over Donald Trump’s tweets about his hijab-wearing wife.

Vance Defends Wife Usha as El-Sayed Faces Fallout in Michigan Senate Race
politics2 days ago

Vance Defends Wife Usha as El-Sayed Faces Fallout in Michigan Senate Race

At a Michigan rally, Vice President JD Vance urged Abdul El-Sayed to stop attacking his wife Usha Vance and focus on policy, slamming El-Sayed’s immigration stance and past remarks about drivers’ licenses for undocumented immigrants. El-Sayed faced backlash over comments about American identity and heritage, while Vance highlighted concerns for Michigan’s auto workers; both candidates also align, in principle, on using tariffs to boost American industry.

Vance Family Welcomes Alec Neel as Trump Joins the Celebration Online
life1 month ago

Vance Family Welcomes Alec Neel as Trump Joins the Celebration Online

J.D. and Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, ending a 156-year streak as the last baby born to a sitting U.S. vice president and second lady; Trump posted a photo of Alec with his siblings the next morning, adding a splash of presidential attention to the news as the Vance family plans to split time between Washington, D.C. and rural Virginia amid ongoing political visibility.

Alec Neel Vance: Fourth Child for the Vice President
politics1 month ago

Alec Neel Vance: Fourth Child for the Vice President

Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, born this morning at Walter Reed Medical Center; the baby is healthy and joins siblings Ewan (9), Vivek (6), and Mirabel (4). The birth marks the first time a sitting vice president has a child since 1870, and President Trump congratulated the family on Truth Social.

Trump Congratulates Vances on Alec Neel, JD Vance’s Fourth Child
politics1 month ago

Trump Congratulates Vances on Alec Neel, JD Vance’s Fourth Child

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, born July 19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. President Donald Trump congratulated them on Truth Social. The birth makes Vance the first vice president to have a child in office in over 150 years (the last were Schuyler Colfax in 1870 and John C. Calhoun in 1829). The Vances’ other children are Ewan (9), Vivek (6), and Mirabel (4), who are kept largely out of the public eye.

Vance family welcomes fourth child, a historic milestone for a sitting VP
politics1 month ago

Vance family welcomes fourth child, a historic milestone for a sitting VP

Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel, making Vance the first sitting VP to have a baby in office since 1870. The couple thanked medical staff, shared joy over the newborn, and noted plans to base a second home in Middleburg, Virginia, which has drawn security concerns. Vance cited the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk as a factor in expanding their family and, while viewed as a potential 2028 candidate, will decide on a run after the 2026 midterms, with Rubio's prominence fueling speculation about the GOP field.

Second Lady Usha Vance Welcomes Fourth Child Alec Neel Vance
politics1 month ago

Second Lady Usha Vance Welcomes Fourth Child Alec Neel Vance

Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth on Sunday to a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, the fourth child for Usha and Vice President JD Vance. The couple’s three older children are between ages 4 and 9. JD Vance has previously said he wouldn’t likely take parental leave and even revealed he persuaded Usha to have a fourth child when the idea came up during his political pursuits. The pregnancy was announced in January with a late-July due date, and the family says both mother and baby are healthy and happy. NBC notes that the Vapce couple are also considering leasing a rural Virginia home with Secret Service security separate from the Naval Observatory residence.

Trump’s Storytime chat with Usha Vance veers from weight talk to playful president-talk
world2 months ago

Trump’s Storytime chat with Usha Vance veers from weight talk to playful president-talk

President Donald Trump sat for Usha Vance’s Storytime podcast in the Oval Office, joking about his weight, recalling JFK’s looks, and briefly reading from the children’s book Presidents Play before riffing on past presidents and even joking about Obama’s basketball skills, in a lighthearted interview about reading and legacy.

Vance Turns Iran Talks Into Skydiving Analogy Amid War-Talk Backlash
politics4 months ago

Vance Turns Iran Talks Into Skydiving Analogy Amid War-Talk Backlash

Vice President JD Vance invoked his wife Usha’s “right to skydive” as a surreal analogy to defend the Trump administration’s Iran talks, arguing the U.S. should focus on what Iran actually does rather than what it claims to have a right to do as negotiations over nuclear enrichment unfold amid a fragile ceasefire and Trump’s hard-line posture. The piece notes Iran’s 10‑point peace plan preserving enrichment rights, Trump’s claim of no enrichment, and Vance’s broader diplomacy alongside Hungary’s Orbán amid White House scrutiny of war enthusiasm.

Boos greet US leadership as Vance duo attend Milan Winter Olympics opening
national-news6 months ago

Boos greet US leadership as Vance duo attend Milan Winter Olympics opening

During the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha were loudly booed as the US entered the Parade of Nations, while Italian President Mattarella was cheered; the moment underscored foreign unease with US leadership amid broader tensions in the Gaza war context and follows other high-profile boos at prestigious events.

Second Lady Usha Vance Expecting Fourth Child, White House Announces
politics7 months ago

Second Lady Usha Vance Expecting Fourth Child, White House Announces

Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President J.D. Vance announced they’re expecting their fourth child, a boy due in July, marking the first time a Second Lady has been pregnant while in office. The couple already shares three children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—and thanked their doctors and staff as they prepare for a growing family amid a White House focused on public service.

Second Lady Usha Vance Is Expecting a Fourth Child
politics7 months ago

Second Lady Usha Vance Is Expecting a Fourth Child

Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance announced that Usha is pregnant with their fourth child, a boy, due this summer; the couple already has three children and says both mother and baby are well. This would be the first time a sitting second lady has a baby in office. Usha, a former public lawyer, has focused on childhood literacy, and the Vances are set to lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.