JD Vance announces birth of fourth child, becoming first baby from sitting VP in more than 150 years Vance is the first sitting vice president in modern US history to welcome a new child The Independent UK · Jul 19
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child The Independent UK · Jul 19
Bill Maher levels progressives with three-word slam and might just vote for JD Vance in 2028 'My vote is in play — because it can't be Trump running', Maher tells ABC as he flirts with voting Republican to stop progressives The Independent UK · Jul 19
MAGA influencer class breaks White House Republicans are now paying the price for a government run by clout chasers Salon · Jul 19
'He's Campaigning Against Trump': JD Vance Accused of Bitter Joe Rogan Betrayal Over Iran War JD Vance's forthright Iran war comments on The Joe Rogan Experience have fuelled claims he is already campaigning against Donald Trump as he quietly positions himself for a 2028 White House run. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna tipped off MAGA influencer on Trump’s VP pick for Polymarket bet: report The tip allegedly inspired an investigation by federal regulators amid growing concern over insider political betting The Independent UK · Jul 19
Peter Thiel just gave the public its closest look yet at his 'Antichrist' theory—and it's a tech and climate regulator "The Antichrist interests me for several reasons," Thiel writes, "mostly because nobody else is talking about it." Fortune · Jul 18
Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war? Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans before the midterms The Guardian - US · Jul 18
Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion The Trump administration's new, sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for nongovernmental organizations, foreign governments and U.N. agencies that promote access to abortion overseas is delivering new momentum to U.S. anti-abortion groups The Independent UK · Jul 18
Vance Exposing Epstein's Intelligence Links on Rogan? Not Quite. Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Donald Trumps' nothing-burger primetime address. Reason · Jul 17
The Guardian view on The Lord of the Rings: not a weapon in the culture wars Editorial: The lack of diversity in the latest film is a backwards step. Adaptations of Tolkien’s epic must reflect our times The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Trump Reportedly Furious at Netanyahu Over Türkiye F-35 Sale; Israeli PM Cancels US Trip After White House Meeting Snub Donald Trump is reportedly upset with Benjamin Netanyahu over criticism of a potential US-Türkiye F-35 deal, straining their previously close relationship. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
JD Vance Dismisses Report on Kushner, Witkoff Profiting From Iran Talks as 'Absurd' JD Vance rejects as 'absurd' a report alleging Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff profited from US-Iran talks, firmly denying Iran ever warned him during negotiations. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Obama calls out Vance for his speeches on migrants that ignore the second lady’s background The 44th President of the United States told Malcolm Gladwell that “hypocrisy is progress.” The Independent UK · Jul 17
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 JD Vance Accuses Israeli Officials of Derailing US-Iran Peace Push and Extending War US Vice President JD Vance accuses Israeli officials of trying to influence American opinion to undermine Iran negotiations, exposing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 The White House’s guide to manhood: pop some T, restart a war and do WHAT with a corn dog? Pete Hegseth wants to win the war on Iran with a secret weapon: testosterone. Meanwhile, JD Vance is worried about how to eat an ice-cream, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Roll Call · Jul 17 Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…
The Times of India · Jul 17 'Absurd, bogus': US VP JD Vance rejects report Kushner, Witkoff profiting from Iran talks US vice president JD Vance has rejected as “completely bogus” a media report alleging that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sought to profit from insider information during US-Iran negotiations, saying he never received an alleged warning from Tehran about the two senior members of President Donald Trump's team.
Benzinga · Jul 17 JD Vance Calls Iran's $9 Billion Market Manipulation Claim Against Kushner and Witkoff 'Completely Bogus,' Says 'Steve and Jared Are Good Dudes' U.S. Vice President JD Vance dismissed as "completely bogus" a report accusing advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff of profiting from U.S.-Iran negotiations, saying he never received Iran’s alleged message.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Economic Times · Jul 17 Trump uses primetime address to nation to once again raise doubts about past elections President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address questioning election integrity. He also released previously classified documents concerning past elections. Some television networks chose not to air the speech live. Democrats expressed concerns about Trump delegitimizing upcoming midterm elections. Trump began his speech by listing his administration's accomplishments.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump "certainly agrees" with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that foreign countries, particularly Israel, seek to influence American public opinion, after Vance alleged that certain elements within the Israeli government were attempting to shape US opinion to prolong…
We Got This Covered · Jul 16 JD Vance’s requests reportedly have Secret Service agents at their breaking point Turns out the ultimate security threat is a last-minute calendar change.
We Got This Covered · Jul 16 JD Vance claims Israel is trying to manipulate Iran war, admits Trump administration messed up with Epstein files “I represent Americans first.”
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Jeffrey Epstein Linked to 'Israeli Deep State' and Top US Intelligence, JD Vance Claims US Vice President JD Vance claims Jeffrey Epstein had connections to American and Israeli intelligence, sparking debate over his alleged deep state ties during a Joe Rogan podcast interview.