Also known as: Vice President JD Vance · Vice-President JD Vance · J.D. Vance · Vice President J.D. Vance · U.S. Vice President JD Vance · US Vice-President JD Vance · US Vice President JD Vance
US Vice President who has accused tech firms of replacing American workers and demanded Iran reduce nuclear enrichment in peace negotiations.
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… litical hatred can find space in our democracies,” she said, adding that democratic nations must not allow “fanaticism to poison the places of free debate and information.” Indian Prime Minister NarendraModi said he was “relieved” Trump, the first lady and Vice President JD Vance …
World leaders condemn ‘unacceptable’ violence after armed attack disrupts WH Correspondents’ DinnerJoy Online
… White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier said the U.S. had seen some progress from the Iranian side and that Vice President JD Vance was ready to travel to Pakistan. …
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talksJoy Online
… A number of top administration officials are in attendance, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. …
Trump evacuated after ‘gunshots’ fired at White House Correspondents DinnerJoy Online
… If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!” The White House said on Friday that US Vice-President JD Vance had been “on standby” to join the talks had they proved successful. …
Trump cancels US envoys’ trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran warBrent crude declined 0.7% to $114.50 a barrel and WTI fell 1.0% to $101.74 on Thursday as hopes for peace negotiations eased concerns about supply disruptions from escalating Middle East conflict, though declines remain limited due to ongoing Houthi attacks and concerns over potential US action against Iran.
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Brent crude declined 0.7% to $114.50 a barrel and WTI fell 1.0% to $101.74 on Thursday as hopes for peace negotiations eased concerns about supply disruptions from escalating Middle East conflict, though declines remain limited due to ongoing Houthi attacks and concerns over potential US action against Iran.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The US has suspended eight technology firms, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, from hiring skilled international workers on a permanent basis through the Permanent Labor Certification Program, affecting Indian workers who rely on this pathway after H-1B temporary visas to obtain green cards and US citizenship.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's capital came under missile attack on Wednesday night, injuring six people, hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump said the world was "the closest we've been" to ending the war. The attack followed meetings by Trump's envoys with leaders in Russia, Ukraine, Norway and Finland.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia released 74-year-old Stephen Hubbard, a former teacher who had been sentenced to almost seven years for allegedly fighting in Ukraine, during talks between President Putin and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. President Trump said Hubbard was "on his way back home" and that there was no swap necessary, though Witkoff's public praise of Putin drew criticism from some Republican lawmakers.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Linford Atakora, 29, was sentenced to approximately nine months in federal custody in the United States for fraudulently using a relative's identity and Social Security number to secure employment at a home health agency in North Dakota in March 2024. The court ordered his removal to Ghana following his sentence, which accounts for time already served.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, after widespread domestic and global criticism; families of the 13 victims killed in the 2009 Fort Hood attack will still be permitted to view the execution in person.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The White House has barred Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini from hiring skilled international workers through the H-1B visa programme and related Permanent Labour Certification Program. Vice President JD Vance accused the companies of fraud and replacing American workers with foreign workers, a claim Microsoft disputed.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end their seven-month war. Vance, who brokered a provisional peace agreement in June that collapsed, said any agreement would require Iran to reduce enrichment rather than offer future assurances.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors watched for clues on US Federal Reserve rate policy in minutes from September's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Spot gold eased 0.3% to $4,150.23 per ounce, with analysts expecting the yellow metal to remain relatively stable with mild downside bias amid expectations that traders price an 85% chance of a rate hike by December.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 22-year-old British national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire on September 27. This is the seventh arrest related to the incident, which involved suspicious vehicles near the base and led to a major incident declaration and evacuations; no one has been charged yet.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Energy Department will announce $150 million in new funding for 223 miles of power lines connecting Beluga and Healy in Alaska, as Vice President JD Vance visits the state to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in a tight Senate reelection race.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration without providing examples. CNN and Politico have both rejected the move as an illegal assault on press freedom, and it remains unclear how the ban would be enforced or whether it will withstand legal challenges.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In September 2025, a professional basketball writer lost his job after posting critical comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk hours after Kirk was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah. The writer described Kirk as an "evil man" and criticized his supporters; his posts went viral, leading to his firing, doxxing, and threatening messages, prompting him to flee the state with his family.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a record 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservative CDU on just over 17%, according to incomplete results with more than 97% of votes counted. The party is projected to fall short of a majority but says it has won a mandate to govern, which would give it powers over policing, local education and culture in the state.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold held steady on Friday at $4,477.10 per ounce, poised for a small weekly gain, as traders awaited U.S. payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. Prices jumped 2% on Thursday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for leaving rates unchanged if inflation pressures continue moderating.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
With a US-set deadline hours away, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has urged Canada to "fight" and resist rushing into concessions with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney is negotiating a trade deal that may involve restoring US alcohol sales on Canadian liquor store shelves in exchange for US tariff reductions on Canadian metals and autos.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
ABC and Disney sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of broadcast licenses for eight Disney-owned TV stations, alleging the Trump administration is using pressure tactics to force programming changes, including refraining from booking political candidates on "The View." The FCC chair denied the agency was infringing on free speech rights or responding to Trump's dislike of content.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump secretly exited Air Force One on 8 July in Turkey via a catering truck to board a different military plane over security concerns involving Iran, while cabinet members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on the decoy aircraft to maintain the line of succession.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is stepping down at the end of the month to spend time with her young children. Trump said she will become one of his top outside advisors, while Leavitt cited the demands of the role alongside her responsibilities as a mother of two as her reason for departing.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two US cabinet members and other officials remained aboard a decoy Air Force One in Turkey last month while President Trump secretly exited via a catering truck to board a separate military aircraft over Iran security concerns, according to CBS News. The officials stayed behind to maintain the line of succession.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump secretly exited Air Force One in Turkey on July 8 and boarded a different military plane over security concerns involving Iran, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on the original aircraft to maintain the presidential line of succession, CBS News reports.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oman says positive talks are underway with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran warns that any deal would not immediately reopen the waterway. Iran says reopening depends on other conditions, including US compensation for alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings revealed that staging the Freedom 250 event at the White House in June resulted in a loss of approximately $30 million, despite the invite-only event attracting a global audience of around 34 million viewers and being attended by about 4,300 guests including President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. The company attributed the loss to high production costs initially estimated to exceed $60 million, though it offset part of the expense through sponsorships, media exposure and commercial partnerships.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
UFC owners lost $30m staging the invite-only Freedom 250 event at the White House in June, attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance. Despite the expected losses, the organisation saw increased revenue for the second quarter of 2026, recouping some costs through sponsorships, media exposure, and partnerships.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran will begin Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes on the country. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar reportedly asked him to hold off on any attack, citing progress toward a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice-President JD Vance has been suspended and is under investigation over allegations of leaking sensitive information that could compromise operational and information security. The suspension comes as Secret Service Director Sean Curran warned the agency faces the most dangerous threat environment of his 24-year career, with nearly 10,000 threat investigations opened since January.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US Vice President JD Vance announced the birth of his fourth child, a boy named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning. According to the Associated Press, this is the first time a baby has been born to a sitting vice-president while in office for more than 150 years.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearing, where he apologized for "mistakes" in the Epstein files release and fielded questions about his personal relationship with President Donald Trump and his independence from the administration.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Liberland, a micronation founded on disputed territory between Serbia and Croatia, is bankrolled by wealthy crypto investors and designed to be a digital country running on cryptocurrency technology, with governance based on ideas that replace traditional government.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US is demanding Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations scheduled for Saturday, following this week's fighting that the White House says violated a June ceasefire agreement. According to US officials, Tehran has privately acknowledged the ship attacks were a mistake, attributing them to a rogue hardliner faction.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →