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Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite
politics5 days ago

Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite

Democratic state attorneys generals declined Vice President JD Vance’s White House anti-fraud roundtable after receiving an invitation on Friday with no agenda, arguing the notice was too short for meaningful participation; Republicans largely attended, with several Democrats planning a separate press conference, chiefs of staff representing Democratic offices, and Vance stressing a nonpartisan focus on fighting fraud. The event followed the administration’s push on fraud prevention and enforcement across programs like Medicaid and small‑business loans.

via CNBC|
#attorneys-general#bipartisanship#fraud
Fraud Crackdown Triggers $1.3B Deferral in California Medicaid Payments
politics18 days ago

Fraud Crackdown Triggers $1.3B Deferral in California Medicaid Payments

Vice President JD Vance announced a deferral of $1.3 billion in California Medicaid reimbursements over fraud concerns, as CMS Administrator Dr. Oz unveiled a six‑month moratorium on new hospice and home‑health enrollments amid alleged widespread fraud in the Los Angeles area. California officials pushed back, saying the moves target fraud rather than patient care, while the administration warned all states they could lose federal funding if they don’t aggressively prosecute fraud. The action fits a broader federal crackdown on healthcare fraud across states and programs like Medi‑Cal.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#hospice-fraud#medicaid-fraud
No Deal in Islamabad: US Faces Hard Choices After Iran Talks Collapse
world1 month ago

No Deal in Islamabad: US Faces Hard Choices After Iran Talks Collapse

After more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance leaves Iran negotiations without a deal, leaving the Trump administration to choose among extended negotiations, resuming military action, or other high-risk options as Tehran resists terms tied to sanctions relief and a permanent restraint on its nuclear program. Both sides claim victory, but the cease-fire ends April 21 and control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a central bargaining chip with potential knock-on effects for oil markets and inflation.

via The New York Times|
#iran#nuclear-program#strait-of-hormuz
Diplomacy in Islamabad: Vance, Kushner Lead U.S.-Iran Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire
world1 month ago

Diplomacy in Islamabad: Vance, Kushner Lead U.S.-Iran Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance leads a U.S. delegation—joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—in Islamabad for high‑stakes talks with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire, with Pakistan hosting and Iranian negotiators set to participate. U.S. officials say formal negotiations have not yet begun and deny reports of unfrozen Iranian assets, while the broader crisis features Strait of Hormuz tensions and ongoing regional military activity; Trump weighs in with praise for U.S. aims and cryptic claims about Iran as the situation unfolds.

via Fox News|
#iran#kushner#strait-of-hormuz
Vance Emerges as Iran Talks’ Quiet Architect Amid Peace Push
world1 month ago

Vance Emerges as Iran Talks’ Quiet Architect Amid Peace Push

Vice President JD Vance has moved from the margins to a central role in U.S.-Iran talks, leading efforts from Pakistan toward a fragile ceasefire and a negotiated settlement, all while quietly bolstering his anti-interventionist credentials as he weighs a 2028 presidential bid; progress remains uncertain, but the move raises his profile as a potential peace broker for the Trump administration.

via CNN|
#backchannel#ceasefire#diplomacy
CPAC's Post-Trump Debate: Vance Tops Rubio for 2028 Nominee
politics2 months ago

CPAC's Post-Trump Debate: Vance Tops Rubio for 2028 Nominee

At CPAC 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, JD Vance won the conference straw poll for the 2028 GOP nomination with 53% of votes, edging Marco Rubio at 35%. The non-scientific poll, which drew about 1,600 attendees, occurred without Trump, highlighting a budding intra‑party contest over the post‑Trump path. Rubio remains a leading figure in diplomacy and foreign policy for the administration, while Vance’s hawkish past and personal backstory keep him a strong Carson-like contender; some younger conservatives leaned toward Rubio, signaling shifting but unsettled dynamics as the GOP maps its future.

via CNN|
#2028-elections#cpac#gop
Trump Admin Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Payments in Fraud Crackdown
politics3 months ago

Trump Admin Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Payments in Fraud Crackdown

Sen. JD Vance and Health Administrator Oz announced that the Trump administration will temporarily halt over $250 million in Minnesota Medicaid reimbursements as part of a broader 'war on fraud,' tying the move to fraud concerns linked to Minnesota’s Somali population; Gov. Walz condemned the measure, and the administration signaled that more states could face similar actions, alongside a six-month nationwide moratorium on funding for durable medical equipment.

via The Guardian|
#fraud#medicaid#minnesota
Ohio Man Faces Dual Charges Over Threat to VP Vance and Child-Abuse File Possession
crime3 months ago

Ohio Man Faces Dual Charges Over Threat to VP Vance and Child-Abuse File Possession

An Ohio man, Shannon Mathre, was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance and with possessing digital files depicting child sexual abuse. The threat charge carries up to five years in prison, and the possession charge up to 20 years. Mathre pleaded not guilty, with his lawyer citing serious health issues, while prosecutors and the DOJ say the threat was serious and connected to a broader Secret Service investigation. He appeared in court and has a hearing scheduled to determine custody status.

via cbsnews.com|
#child-sexual-abuse-files#crime#secret-service
Lawyer rebuts Vance over 5-year-old's ICE detention, calls it inhumane
politics4 months ago

Lawyer rebuts Vance over 5-year-old's ICE detention, calls it inhumane

A Minnesota family's lawyer disputes Vice President Vance's remarks about a 5-year-old detained by ICE, saying Liam Ramos and his father entered the U.S. legally through a port of entry in 2024, have been pursuing asylum, and that detaining the child is inhumane and unacceptable; questions linger about the mother’s involvement, where they are held, and potential habeas corpus action as Minnesota lawyers try to coordinate with Texas authorities.

via kare11.com|
#asylum#ice#immigration