JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
Photo: Emily J. Higgins, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 2d ago
Vance mocks Talarico with gay jibe as Texas Senate race passes $500 million in ads
Vice President JD Vance joked about the sexuality of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico at a Tyler, Texas rally, as unfounded mental health claims about Talarico spread through rightwing media.
- 2d ago
Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution, set for 3 December
Donald Trump said on Thursday, 15 October 2026, that the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will not be broadcast live. The firing squad still goes ahead on 3 December, and only immediate families of the victims may attend in person.
- Oct 10
Pentagon plans livestreamed firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on 8 October that the Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution will be streamed live. TikTok and Newsmax say they will not carry it, and a UN human rights office has warned that a live broadcast could be considered torture.
- Oct 8
Kimberly Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from Trump donor before Senate hearing, texts show
Vice President JD Vance said he does not like anyone selling access to government officials after a Wall Street Journal report on texts sent by the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
- Oct 8
Judge considers longer injunction against Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly extended a temporary restraining order protecting press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico through Tuesday while considering a preliminary injunction against the administration.
- Oct 8
US suspends Microsoft, Adobe and IT outsourcers from green card sponsorship program
The suspension covers the PERM program, which lets US employers sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency. The Trump administration cites alleged fraud and says companies replaced American staff with cheaper foreign workers.
- Oct 7
Marco Rubio calls on Europe to awaken national power during Athens visit
Speaking at the ancient Pnyx in Athens and at the city airport before departing for Portugal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed European allies to increase defense investments and reclaim civilizational confidence.
- Oct 7
JD Vance demands Iran cut 60% uranium enrichment to end seven-month war
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington requires concrete cuts to Iran's 60% uranium enrichment capacity to end the seven-month conflict, citing uncertainty over leadership in Tehran.
- Oct 6
UK police arrest seventh suspect over suspected drone plot targeting US bombers at RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism officers detained a 22-year-old British national in London following the evacuation of roughly 12 American B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire airbase.
- Oct 6
Pentagon to livestream Fort Hood shooter's firing squad execution on Dec. 3
The Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed, which death penalty experts said would be the first known broadcast of a lawful execution. Critics include the UN and Republican senator Thom Tillis.
- Oct 3
Top US security officials convene at Camp David to review Iran and Yemen war strategy
Vice President JD Vance chaired an unannounced Camp David meeting on 2 October with top national security officials, reviewing potential military operations against Iran and evaluating Saudi requests for strikes in Yemen.
- Oct 1
Marco Rubio to lead US delegation at sixth Strategic Dialogue in Athens
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from 5 to 8 October 2026, leading the sixth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens to address defence, energy, and regional security.
- Sep 30
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes artificial intelligence as alternative to medical experts at Washington summit
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told attendees at a Washington summit that artificial intelligence can provide better medical guidance than doctors and challenge conventional public health advice.
- Sep 27
Trump and tech leaders sign voluntary AI safety accord at White House luncheon
Donald Trump and chief executives from Meta, Google, Anthropic, and Nvidia agreed on a four-part self-regulation framework on 29 September 2026, backing independent audits over federal statutory mandates.
- Sep 25
US seeks to join X appeal against 120 million euro European Union penalty
The US Department of Justice filed an application with the EU General Court on 24 September 2026 to support Elon Musk's appeal against a 120 million euro fine issued under the Digital Services Act.
- Sep 17
US diplomats meet Houthi delegates in Oman as Washington declines direct role in Yemen
US embassy personnel held unpublicized talks with Houthi officials in Muscat, securing assurances on commercial shipping while Washington rejected Saudi requests for direct military intervention.
- Sep 17
'South Park' returns as 'South America' in Season 29 premiere mocking geographical renames
The animated comedy debuted its 29th season under the title 'South America', altering its setting and theme song to satirize recent geographic renaming directives.
- Sep 15
Gavin Newsom rules out 2028 presidential campaign if Kamala Harris runs
California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed during a CNN interview in Montana that he will not seek the presidency in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race, seeking to avoid a divisive primary contest.
- Sep 11
Trump closes Dallas midterm convention with 5,000 dollar dividend pledge and loyalty call
Speaking at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Donald Trump urged voters to treat the upcoming midterm elections as a personal referendum and promised a 5,000 dollar payout if Republicans hold Congress.
- Sep 11
United States and NATO allies commemorate 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Ceremonies at the Pentagon, Ground Zero, and Brussels marked 25 years since the 2001 attacks, as leaders honored 2,977 victims and addressed ongoing international security ties.
