Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure Late-night vote came hours after US president berated GOP senators over opposition to the conflict The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Usha Vance Explains Why She Won't Follow JD Into Catholicism, Pointing to Her 'Very Stable' Hindu Upbringing Usha Vance says she has not felt the need to convert to Catholicism, citing a stable Hindu upbringing as she discusses faith and family with husband JD Vance. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
To protect the Iran peace talks, will Trump finally restrain Netanyahu? As long as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon, any deal between the US and Iran will be at risk The Guardian - US · Jun 25
'Worse Than Obama's Deal': GOP Insider Exposes Trump Administration's Secret Multi-Billion Dollar Bailout of Iran Conservative radio host Erick Erickson accuses Donald Trump's White House of quietly agreeing to a multi‑billion dollar bailout for Iran while publicly denying key terms of the deal. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
Vance and the white working-class myth From "Hillbilly Elegy" to "Communion," Vance's narrative is about power, not solidarity Salon · Jun 25
JD Vance is the face of the beleaguered Iran deal – is he its fall guy? Vice-president, leading a foundering peace deal to end the kind of war he’s opposed in the past, is left holding the bag The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Tucker Carlson Branded a 'Complete Fraud' After Backing JD Vance Despite GOP Exit Claims Tucker Carlson criticises the Republican Party over Iran policy but praises Vice President JD Vance, sparking accusations of inconsistency and questioning his political stance. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
Trump takes victory lap after Senate GOP caves on Iran resolution Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed The Independent UK · Jun 25
Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim A viral clip from the first round of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland has fuelled online speculation that US Vice President JD Vance was snubbed by Qatar’s prime minister, after users claimed the video showed him "ignore" Vance in favour of greeting Pakistan's prime minister. The Qatari PM, though, dismissed… France 24 · Jun 24
The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here! Anthropic and OpenAI may not like current federal controls on their products, but it will be consumers who end up getting screwed. Reason · Jun 24
Was JD Vance snubbed by Qatar's prime minister? A video clip filmed during the US-Iran talks in Switzerland has been circulating on social media, sparking claims that the US vice president was snubbed by Qatar's prime minister. However, the footage does not tell the whole story. France 24 · Jun 24
‘Good to see you!’ JD Vance’s awkward knee-tap for wife Usha goes viral JD Vance’s awkward greeting to wife Usha during a recent podcast appearance has gone viral. The Independent UK · Jun 24
JD Vance says why Usha was initially reluctant to have another child IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 24
JD Vance says wife Usha’s pregnancy is harder on her at 40 JD Vance has said that wife Usha’s pregancy is a lot harder on her at the age of 40. The Independent UK · Jun 24
The Times of India · Jun 24 Laura Loomer defends Usha Vance, says 'brown Hindu woman' gets hate for no reason: 'I hope SLOTUS never converts' Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has come to the defence of US second lady Usha Vance, arguing that hate directed at her is because of her Indian heritage and Hindu faith.
The Guardian - US · Jun 24 What are Trump’s connections to the Tate brothers exactly? According to Heidi Blake in the New Yorker, the Tate and Trump circles have overlapped at Mar-a-Lago. What does that mean?
The Economic Times · Jun 24 'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal? Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliners express discontent, a consensus appears to favor testing the waters for a deal. New leaders, less ideological than their predecessors, may seek to transform Iran's global relationships, though the path ahead…
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Iran-US war latest: Trump says no Strait of Hormuz tolls or deal is off The US and Iran continue to clash over terms despite an agreement to end the war
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it A tentative US-Iran deal to end hostilities promises a financial boost for American farmers, with President Trump asserting frozen Iranian assets will fund US crop purchases. However, Iran disputes this, stating agricultural deals will be based on market terms, not US dictates. Sanctions experts are uncertain about the mechanism for…
The Economic Times · Jun 24 'All-time record, Strait totally open': Trump says 19 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz on Monday President Trump announced unprecedented maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a new diplomatic understanding with Iran. He claimed record oil flow and asserted that oil prices are falling, making the world safer. The US also aims to permanently block Iran's path to nuclear weapons, while regional stability remains…
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to address concerns over a new Iran deal. The agreement, brokered by Vice President JD Vance, aims to end regional hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that Iran's leadership must choose to be a nation, not a…
The Times of India · Jun 23 A tale of two deals: Trump's 'infinity' inspections meets Iran's 'not so fast' TOI correspondent from Washington: One side believes that it has come away with a deal. The other side is still dealing with the idea of a deal. It turns out that the US-Iran peace agreement purportedly pounded out during talks in the Alps has more holes than Swiss cheese.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000…
The Times of India · Jun 23 Unconverted: Usha Vance, forced to share spotlight with Pak general, says she's quite happy with her Hindu faith Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Pakistan has ruffled feathers within the MAGA base, drawing criticism from fellow Republicans. Simultaneously, his wife, Usha Vance, publicly stated her contentment with her Hindu upbringing, sparking discussions about their interfaith marriage and her independent stance. These events are being closely watched as…
Cinemablend · Jun 23 J.D. Vance’s The View Appearance Drew A Lot Of Headlines, But (Dang) A Lot Of People Watched Viewers were ready for fireworks.