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JD Vance
Who is JD Vance
James David Vance is the 50th vice-president of the United States (US). Vice-President JD Vance was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. Over the time as many good jobs vanished, Vance's family experienced the economic and social toll felt by much of the community.
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace
Switzerland confirmed that planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday, while Washington cited logistical challenges
 "US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace")
Uncertainty remains over Hormuz transit fees as Vance skirts questions
The US-Iran memorandum guarantees free passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, but leaves future administration of the strategic waterway to negotiations involving Iran, Oman and other Gulf states
 "Uncertainty remains over Hormuz transit fees as Vance skirts questions")
'We're not there yet, but very close': Vance on US, Iran peace deal
The Trump administration has several times said a deal to end the fighting was close, only to have Iran dispute or downplay the claims
 "'We're not there yet, but very close': Vance on US, Iran peace deal")
Vance or Rubio: Trump questions White House dinner attendees on 2028 race
Who likes JD Vance? and Who likes Marco Rubio?, Trump asked as attendees cheered for their favourite choice
 "Vance or Rubio: Trump questions White House dinner attendees on 2028 race")
Immigrants must prioritise US interests after gaining citizenship: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said there is a lot of fraud in the H-1B system, but acknowledged that people who have come to the United States in the past have enriched this country
 "Immigrants must prioritise US interests after gaining citizenship: Vance")
Pope should be careful with words, says Vance on criticism over Iran war
Vance on Tuesday said he admired the pope and did not mind Leo weighing in on current events, but took issue with his stance on West Asia conflict
Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough
US negotiators realised early in the talks that Iran did not fully grasp the Trump administration's sweeping demand that any deal must ensure it never acquires a nuclear weapon
 "Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough")
What next after JD Vance leaves Islamabad without a peace deal with Iran?
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options
 "What next after JD Vance leaves Islamabad without a peace deal with Iran?")
US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here
Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks under tight security as a fragile ceasefire holds, with tensions over Lebanon, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz complicating efforts towards a lasting truce
 "US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here")
'Iran has no cards': Trump threatens Tehran as Vance heads to Pak for talks
While the two-week ceasefire was broadly holding across West Asia, the situation with the strait and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations
 "'Iran has no cards': Trump threatens Tehran as Vance heads to Pak for talks")
JD Vance emerges as Trump's Iran 'closer' in high-risk diplomatic test
US Vice President JD Vance will be accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner
'President won't abide by terms if Hormuz doesn't reopen', says JD Vance
We are seeing signs that Straits are starting to reopen... The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation -- that's what we give -- and what they give is that the Straits are going to be reopened, Vance said
JD Vance to host US-Denmark-Greenland talks in Washington this week
The vast Arctic island is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the US
 "JD Vance to host US-Denmark-Greenland talks in Washington this week")
Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India
Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia
 "Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India")
'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman
Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer while she tried to drive away on a snowy residential street as officers were carrying out an operation related to the administration's immigration crackdown
 "'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman")
Security scare at JD Vance's Ohio residence; windows damaged, suspect held
The United States Secret Service said the vice president's family was not in Ohio when the incident took place
Vance lashes out at commentators for derogatory remarks against wife Usha
Vance's remarks came in response to comments by right-wing podcaster Nick Fuentes, who used an ethnic slur to describe Usha and had referred to the Vice President as a "race traitor"
Vance urges patience as White House struggles with affordability concerns
Vance said the Trump administration has made incredible progress in tackling cost-of-living concerns as they worked to undo policies from former President Joe Biden
Pretty clear I am not allowed to run for a third term, says Donald Trump
Trump's remarks came after House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said that he did not "see the path" for Trump to seek a third term
 "Pretty clear I am not allowed to run for a third term, says Donald Trump")
US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing
The vice president reaffirmed Republicans' strategy of trying to pick off a handful of Senate Democrats to vote for stopgap funding to reopen the government
 "US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing")