JD Vance

Pentagon to redraw command map to more closely align Greenland with the US
The Pentagon’s move to shift its oversight of Greenland under U.S. Northern Command aligns with President Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.

China threat is ‘imminent,’ US’s Hegseth warns Asia allies

Rubio targets foreign nationals who he alleges police Americans’ social media posts

US Republicans slam EU ‘double standard’ over Polish election financing

Trump administration to shrink the National Security Council

Trump puts South Africa’s president on defensive over ‘genocide’ claims
Trump touts Russia-Ukraine talks, even as he steps back
The president signaled that the U.S. would not play a mediating role in the discussions.
US ambassador to Ukraine quit over Trump administration’s ‘appeasement’ approach
Bridget Brink on Friday wrote that she couldn’t in good faith adhere to the diplomatic instructions coming out of the Trump White House.
World leaders descend on Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shakes hands with U.S.’s Vance and meets the new pontiff at the Vatican.
Trump to speak with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday in bid to end the ‘bloodbath’
Negotiations on the war that Trump promised to end on “Day One” of his term have dragged on over the last four months.
Greenland dangles rare earths partnership with EU as Trump looms
“We want to expand our cooperation on our critical minerals and energy,” Vivian Motzfeldt says.
EU should open door to US on defense despite Trump, says Lithuanian minister
Severing ties with Washington would cause trouble for Russia’s EU neighbors, Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius said.
India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire just hours after it was announced
Trump lauded the peace deal early Saturday, but explosions were reported in Kashmir late Saturday afternoon.
Will the first American pope stand up to Trump?
Support in the papal conclave coalesced around a leader who may challenge the U.S. president’s agenda, particularly around migration.
JD Vance brushes off apparent criticism from Pope Leo XIV
The vice president’s comments come after his public dispute with the late Pope Francis.
Social media account linked to Pope Leo XIV criticized Vance, Trump over immigration
The account posted criticism of the administration on social media.
JD Vance says Russia has asked for territory it hasn’t won
‘We knew that the Russians’ first offer would be too much,’ he said of the demands on Ukraine.
Trump pushes for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, threatens more sanctions
“It can all be done very quickly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too
The former House speaker also said that the relationship between the U.S. and NATO can still be repaired.
Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ to end war with Ukraine
The vice president told the Munich Leaders Meeting that the U.S. wants to see Ukraine and Russia speak directly.
Biden says Trump-Zelenskyy clash was ‘beneath America’
Former U.S. president says Trump’s approach to peace with Russia is “modern day appeasement.”
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
Germany’s most important and powerful ally for many decades — the US — has only further weakened conservative leader Friedrich Merz.
Trump still wants Canada and Greenland; says attack on Canada ‘highly unlikely’
“I don’t see it with Canada. I just don’t see it, I have to be honest with you,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker.
Vance defends Trump’s AI-generated image of himself as pope
The vice president said he is “fine with people telling jokes.”
Romania taken off US visa-free travel list
Romania’s foreign ministry said the decision was political.
Trump team clashes with Berlin over AfD designation as right-wing extremist
The heavy criticism from top American officials comes days before a new coalition government is set to take power in Berlin.
JD Vance admits Putin’s war in Ukraine won’t end ‘anytime soon’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the conflict have proved fruitless so far.