JD Vance

Five things to watch amid the ceasefire with Iran

The upcoming issues include Lebanon, Iraq, JD Vance, domestic political fallout, and the details of Iran's 10-point plan.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) looks to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as he speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.
US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine leave following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, April 6, 2026.

Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

Can Netanyahu win the war without a plan? - opinion


Israel does not control President Trump, JD Vance affirms at TPUSA event

Vice President JD Vance defends US-Israel relations, dismissing suggestions that Israel controls US foreign policy at a Turning Point USA event in Mississipi.

US Vice President JD Vance looks on during a Turning Point USA event at the Pavilion at Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, US October 29, 2025.

Trump says US law blocks bid for a third presidential term

When previously asked if he would consider running for vice president in 2028, he dismissed the idea as "too cute," despite US law allowing him to do so.

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to South Korea, October 29, 2025

'Nothing is going to jeopardize' Gaza ceasefire, says Trump, Vance after Hamas fires at IDF

US Vice President Vance added that 'little skirmishes' are expected here and there, but that he expects Trump's peace plan to hold despite them.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stand near him onboard Air Force One while on their way to Tokyo, Japan, for the second stop on his Asia tour, October 27, 2025.

Donald Trump rules out running for US vice presidency in 2028, teases third term

Trump dismisses running for vice president in 2028, calling it "too cute," but hints at a third term, sparking continued speculation about his political future.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 6, 2025.

Mamdani says aunt 'did not feel safe in hijab' after 9/11, slams 'Islamophobic' responses

"According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks," VP JD Vance responded to Mamdani's remarks in a post to X/Twitter. 

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

Netanyahu stresses Trump does not 'control him,' dictate Israel's security policy

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected claims that the US dictates Israeli security policy, saying Israel is a sovereign state that will decide which forces it works with.

Prime Minister Benjamin convenes a government cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, October 26, 2025.

Egyptian teams enter Gaza to help locate remains of slain hostages, Israeli official confirms

Israel is preparing for the possibility that Hamas will release the remains of two more hostages this evening; however, it is uncertain whether the remains will be returned.

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as Red Cross vehicles (not pictured) transport the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire swap, October 15, 2025.

Rubio visit signals US all-hands-on-deck approach to post-war Gaza stability - analysis

The goal is to ensure that the approach remains peaceful and supports Gaza’s long road to recovery, while addressing Israel’s concerns and those of other countries in the region.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens to a question as he speaks to the media after visiting the Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel on October 24, 2025.

Grapevine, October 24, 2025: Solidarity with Down Under Jewish communities

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MIRIAM ADELSON with President Isaac Herzog and the Medal of Honor.

Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will release more hostage remains tonight

The remains of hostages were last returned on Tuesday night. The two that were returned were identified as Arie Zalmanovicz and Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Tamir Adar. 

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as Red Cross vehicles (not pictured) transport the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire swap, October 15, 2025.