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US Vice President JD Vance shared a light moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a Milan meeting, as he combined Winter Olympics events with diplomacy amid strained US–Europe relations.
The announcement is unusual in modern American politics. Usha Vance is the first sitting second lady in recent US history to announce a pregnancy while her husband is in office.
US Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan in February to reinforce a US-brokered peace deal, advance a strategic transit corridor, and expand defence, energy and technology cooperation.
Liam is the fourth child to be detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent weeks, sparking a row over US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants.
A Secret Service agent assigned to JD Vance was placed on leave after allegedly sharing sensitive security information with a person he believed was a “romantic interest”, later identified as an undercover journalist.
The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.
Even as Trump celebrates what his supporters describe as a geopolitical victory, the president is increasingly worried that the year could end with a serious political reckoning at home.
The Vice President also said his family wanted to shield their children from the harsh realities of public life and questioned the news value of circulating photographs that showed broken windows at the residence.
Images published by local media outlets showed visible damage to windows at the property, though investigators have not yet confirmed how the damage was caused or whether any weapons or tools were involved.
'The president offered multiple off ramps, but was very clear throughout this process: the drug trafficking must stop, and the stolen oil must be returned to the United States,' Vance said in a post on X.
The year ahead is less about expansion and more about endurance. Trump enters 2026 facing four overlapping tests that will shape both his presidency and the future of American politics.
While stressing that racism must be opposed in all forms and that people should be judged by their actions rather than ethnicity, Vance argued that fringe figures were not the most serious concern.
Following Charlie's assassination, Erika Kirk stepped into the leadership role at TPUSA, overseeing a phase of internal consolidation while maintaining the group’s influence within the “America First” wing of the Republican Party.
After the backlash, Wiles released a statement accusing Vanity Fair of misrepresenting her views. She described the profile as a “disingenuously framed hit job.”
JD Vance ignited controversy by calling “mass migration… theft of the American Dream,” drawing criticism for his Indian-American wife. His comments revive debates on immigration, race, and the Trump administration’s policies.
US Vice President JD Vance criticised the European Union’s expected fine on X, urging the bloc to uphold “free speech” and avoid penalising American platforms over alleged advertisement and design violations.
Usha Vance caused a stir amongst onlookers when she was spotted out without her wedding ring recently
Both the Republican stars, who have each chased White House dreams, have closely aided Trump as he sketches out the bones of a new foreign policy
The controversy erupted after Vance said he wished his Indian-origin wife would one day embrace Christianity since their children are being raised Christian and she often attends church with them.
The most talked-about moment of the evening, however, came when Erika reflected on her bond with Vance, who had personally helped carry Charlie’s coffin aboard Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona.
JD Vance's comments, in which he expressed a wish for his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, to embrace Christianity, have been widely criticised as insensitive and politically motivated.
An Indian-origin student confronted U.S. Vice President JD Vance over strict immigration policies at a Mississippi event, challenging his stance and comments on faith, sparking viral debate and political backlash online.
Vance’s remarks about his wife’s Hindu upbringing and potential conversion have added fuel to conversations about faith, religious tolerance, and political identity in America.
At least 30 people were killed as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire, after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and breaching the US-brokered truce.
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration will ensure troops are paid despite the prolonged shutdown, as millions face lost benefits, lawsuits mount, and Democrats resist Republican funding proposals.
