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Vance brands El-Sayed 'evil' as Michigan Senate race intensifies
politics1 hour ago

Vance brands El-Sayed 'evil' as Michigan Senate race intensifies

At a Detroit-area rally backing Mike Rogers, Vance labeled Abdul El-Sayed 'evil' and warned him to keep his wife out of the conversation, after El-Sayed suggested Vance's late grandfather wouldn’t accept his Hindu wife. El-Sayed fired back accusing the Trump administration of pursuing 'evil' policies, while the race remains tight in polling as El-Sayed leads Rogers narrowly in the key Michigan contest.

Vance’s Middletown Homecoming Projects a Trump-Driven Midwest Playbook
politics10 days ago

Vance’s Middletown Homecoming Projects a Trump-Driven Midwest Playbook

Vice President JD Vance returns to Middletown, Ohio, framing his midterm role as central to a Trump-aligned GOP strategy and highlighting factory investment and a working-class message, foreshadowing the 2026–28 campaign terrain, while Trump campaigns in South Carolina to back Darline Graham in a pivotal runoff and test his ongoing influence over Republican voters.

Vance Heads to Middletown for Promised Steel-Plant Investment
politics11 days ago

Vance Heads to Middletown for Promised Steel-Plant Investment

Vice President JD Vance and Energy Secretary Chris Wright visit Middletown, Ohio for a major investment announcement at the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant, with details still pending and potential campaign overtones amid the 2026 elections; the trip ties to Vance’s Armco Steel history, and security measures include road closures around his Cincinnati home and in East Walnut Hills.

politics18 days ago

Vance seeks DOJ probe into hospitals’ minor gender-care billing practices

Vice President JD Vance has urged the Justice Department to investigate hospitals he says may have fraudulently billed insurers for gender-affirming care for minors, citing an HHS report that alleges upcoding and misused diagnostic codes to boost payments. The move follows CMS cutting Medicaid funding for such care and comes amid broader political clashes over gender-affirming treatments, with major medical groups disputing the claims. The report also notes more than 30 facilities billed puberty-blocking drugs under non-specific endocrine-disorder codes, totaling nearly $50 million, raising questions about whether these were fraudulent practices or coding mistakes.

politics25 days ago

Iran Dominates Senate GOP Lunch as Vance Faces Qs on Talks

At a closed-door Senate Republican lunch, Vice President Vance fielded questions about ongoing Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with GOP lawmakers pressing for more transparency and verification while he outlined U.S. pressure on Iran and defense stockpile considerations; the day also featured updates on AI tax proposals, McConnell leaving rehab, CBC’s stance on the SCORE Act, calls for Rep. Miller to resign amid domestic abuse allegations, and a stalled farm bill over SNAP funding.

Vance and Caine urge caution as US pauses Iran strikes
world1 month ago

Vance and Caine urge caution as US pauses Iran strikes

Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine warned against escalating the Iran conflict as the U.S. paused consecutive nights of strikes, citing depleted munitions stockpiles and the risk of broader fallout, while remarks from White House and Defense officials indicate diplomacy and sanctions are being weighed as Trump considers options.

Trump’s Iran Talks: The Swiss Army Knife Duo of Vance and Rubio
politics2 months ago

Trump’s Iran Talks: The Swiss Army Knife Duo of Vance and Rubio

Trump pursues a trilateral Iran peace framework using two contrasting aides: Vice President JD Vance, who backed a June 17 MOU with Iran to end the war and stabilize the region, and hawkish Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who pushes pressure on Tehran and shepherded a separate Israel–Lebanon framework. Officials say they are two tools on a Swiss Army knife rather than rivals, with the deals (the MOU, a Lebanon track, and Rubio’s framework with Israel) interconnected but not contradictory. While the arrangements aim to deter Iran’s influence and stabilize oil markets, they also carry potential domestic political implications for the 2028 Republican race.

Vance touts US leverage as Iran tensions flare and strikes resume
world2 months ago

Vance touts US leverage as Iran tensions flare and strikes resume

Amid a shaky US-Iran ceasefire and renewed strikes, Vice President JD Vance claims the US wins 'either way' in negotiations, signaling perceived leverage over Tehran; Centcom confirms additional targets hit in Iran. The day also sees a federal appeals court reject Trump-era attempts to roll back a Biden soot-pollution rule and Trump naming Lance Schroyer as next ICE director, with a roundup of other White House announcements.

Trump-backed Iran deal leans on sanctions relief, reversing his own criticisms
politics2 months ago

Trump-backed Iran deal leans on sanctions relief, reversing his own criticisms

Trump, Rubio and Vance back a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that would make frozen funds fully available and terminate sanctions upon implementation, including waivers for oil sales; officials say the accord is different from JCPOA and is largely performance-based, but critics warn it could unlock billions for Tehran and reward a state sponsor of terrorism.

Vance Leads Swiss Iran Talks as Tehran Tensions Rise and a Busy Weekend Unfolds
politics2 months ago

Vance Leads Swiss Iran Talks as Tehran Tensions Rise and a Busy Weekend Unfolds

Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland to discuss a memorandum of understanding as Iran’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz and Israel-Hezbollah clashes test the peace talks; Trump warned via Truth Social that the U.S. would strike if Iran disrupts Hormuz. The weekend also highlighted political commentary and scrutiny around Iran policy (Cory Booker’s dissent, Mark Esper’s concerns) and India’s nationwide ban on Telegram following leaked medical exam papers, plus a suite of other headlines from World Cup chatter to major events.

Ellison snaps at fraud questions as DOJ probe threat looms
politics2 months ago

Ellison snaps at fraud questions as DOJ probe threat looms

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison angrily pushed back on questions about the state's fraud scandal, disputing an $8 billion fraud estimate and telling a Fox News Digital reporter he's done talking to you after Vice President JD Vance threatened a DOJ probe into his knowledge of the scheme; the broader case involves alleged misappropriation of public funds across Medicaid, nutrition and education programs, including Feeding Our Future, drawing congressional scrutiny over potential billions in losses.