Vance, Catholic bishops’ sparring on immigrants extends GOP’s feud with church
U.S. bishops have stepped gingerly into a disagreement with the Catholic vice president, which follows previous conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Francis.
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Former Georgia Candidate Stacey Abrams Concludes That JD Vance Is ‘DEI Graduate’ During Meandering Rant
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams of Georgia asserted Vice President J.D. Vance was a “DEI graduate” during a Wednesday evening MSNBC
GOP senator reneged on voting against Hegseth
Most of President Donald Trump's successful Cabinet nominees so far — including, as of Monday evening, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — were confirmed by comfortable margins. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squeaked by 51 to 50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the second-ever tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet secretary.
Was Husted playing the odds in taking U.S. Senate appointment? Thomas Suddes
Fven a potential three-way race for 2026’s Ohio GOP gubernatorial nomination, including likely Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy and news-magnet Dave Yost, the Ohio attorney general, Jon Husted’s taking a Senate seat,
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McConnell votes no on Hegseth, forcing Vance to break tie to confirm Trump’s Defense pick
Veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth will be the next secretary of defense after the Senate confirmed him by the narrowest of margins.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Vice President JD Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as Sec Def – VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote as McConnell sides with Dems
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the new defense secretary, narrowly surviving a betrayal by Mitch McConnell and his two RINO renegades.
Republicans Bow to Trump, Confirm Scandal-Ridden Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate voted 50-50 to confirm the alleged sexual abuser to lead the Pentagon. Vice President J.D. Vance broke the tie
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Vance casts decisive vote securing Hegseth's confirmation after 50-50 split
The United States Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position of secretary of the U S Department of Defense, with Vice President J D Vance
J.D. Vance used Mitch McConnell’s tactics to give Trump victory in Hegseth vote | Opinion
McConnell's vote of conscience against Pete Hegseth, following decades of obstruction, was rendered meaningless after J.D. Vance broke the tie vote.
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J.D. Vance Goes After His Own Church on Immigration
In a harsh attack on Catholic bishops for criticizing mass deportation, the veep is intensifying his administration’s feud with Christian clergy.
Vance Offers Fierce Endorsement of Trump’s First Week
In his first television interview as vice president, JD Vance defended President Trump on a variety of policies, including some he had previously second-guessed.