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February 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM

Vance, Zelenskyy meet on ending Russia-Ukraine war amid admin's mixed messages

Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday in Munich discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
February 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Vice-President JD Vance, second right, meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, third left, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 14, 2025.
February 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM

Vance sparks controversy by criticizing European allies

As the vice president stepped onto the world stage in Germany, he stunned European allies by suggesting that they -- not Russia or China -- pose the biggest threat to the region's stability.
February 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
VIDEO: Vance sparks controversy by criticizing European allies
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Vance, Zelenskyy meet as Trump admin wades into talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Vance, Zelenskyy meet as Trump admin wades into talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
February 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Vance, Rubio scramble to sell Trump's half-formed Ukraine peace plan: ANALYSIS

VP Vance and Secretary of State Rubio are meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
February 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
February 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Vance to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich

Vice President JD Vance is set to hold key talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on trying to end the war in Ukraine.
February 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Vance to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM

Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards a plane as he departs Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the Munich Security Conference, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
February 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM

VP Vance is visiting the Dachau concentration camp memorial

Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the Dachau concentration camp memorial
February 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
United States Vice-President JD Vance arrives to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
February 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM

JD Vance warns foreign governments not to take measures against US tech

Vance said the administration was “troubled by reports that some foreign governments are considering tightening the screws on US tech companies with international footprints.”
February 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: JD Vance warns foreign governments not to take measures against US tech
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda

President Donald Trump and key members of his administration are lashing out at judges who have halted some of his second-term agenda.
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM

JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech at Paris AI summit

JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech on the final day of the Paris AI Summit during his first foreign trip since taking office as vice president
February 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
French and American flags flap in the wind prior to the arrival of United States Vice-President JD Vance at Paris Orly Airport, ahead of an Artificial Intelligence Action Summit taking place in Paris, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
February 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Vance makes his debut as VP at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris

JD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more asserti...
February 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
United States Vice-President JD Vance, second right, carries his daughter Mirabel as he arrives at Paris Orly Airport with second lady Usha Vance, and is greeted by Manuel Valls, the minister for Overseas France, and the U.S. embassy's charge d'affaires , David McCawley, ahead of an Artificial Intelligence Action Summit taking place in Paris, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
January 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Tucker Carlson's son Buckley is joining JD Vance's staff

Buckley Carlson, the son of conservative media personality Tucker Carlson, is set to join Vice President JD Vance’s press office, sources tell ABC News.
January 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Vice President JD Vance walks from Air Force Two as he arrives at Tri-Cities Airport,  Jan. 27, 2025, in Blountville, Tenn.
January 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM

Trump and Vance address March for Life

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the March for Life event on the National Mall Friday.
January 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the March for Life event on the National Mall Friday.
January 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Here's why you might be automatically following Trump on Instagram, Facebook

In the days since Donald Trump assumed office, many people online have begun expressing alarm to find they were unwittingly following Trump on Instagram and Facebook.
January 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Donald Trump account on Instagram displayed on a phone screen and Instagram logo displayed on a screen, Jan. 26, 2023.
1 month ago

Inauguration fashion takes center stage. See the most standout style looks

See the outfits Melania Trump, Usha Vance and more wore to the inauguration ceremony.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance alongside Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner during the Liberty Ball in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
1 month ago

JD Vance sworn in as vice president

The former Ohio senator took the oath of office with his wife Usha at his side.
1 month ago
VIDEO: JD Vance sworn in as vice president
1 month ago

JD Vance arrive at the White House ahead of swearing in as vice president

The vice president-elect and his wife were greeted by Vice President Kamala Harris and the second gentleman.
1 month ago
VIDEO: JD Vance arrive at the White House ahead of swearing in as vice president
1 month ago

Trump, Vance senior adviser on Trump’s day 1 actions

Trump-Vance transition senior adviser Jason Miller said Monday is about President-elect Donald Trump "and starting to undo some of the disasters from the past four years."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump, Vance senior adviser on Trump’s day 1 actions
1 month ago

'They go hard': Trump and Vance release official portraits

The two will be sworn in on Monday, Jan. 20.
1 month ago
Handout photos released by the Trump Vance Transition Team shows the official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, Jan. 15, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump and Vance release official portraits

"And they go hard," a press release from the transition said about the portraits.
1 month ago
Trump and Vance release official portraits
2 months ago

Trump-Vance inaugural committee on track to raise record amount

The Trump-Vance inaugural committee is on track to set a record in inauguration fundraising, with pledged contributions surpassing its goal of $150 million, sources say.
2 months ago
Former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, Republican vice-presidential nominee, stand together during a campaign event at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., July 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Trump to attend Army-Navy football game with guest Daniel Penny

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be joined by recently acquitted Daniel Penny at Saturday's Army-Navy football game.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump to attend Army-Navy football game with guest Daniel Penny
2 months ago

Army-Navy game a ‘no drone zone’ with Trump and Vance in attendance

Plus, the latest on the Trump transition and Nancy Pelosi’s injury abroad.
2 months ago
Army-Navy game a ‘no drone zone’ with Trump and Vance in attendance
2 months ago

Daniel Penny will attend Army-Navy football game with Trump and Vance

"I'm grateful he accepted my invitation," Vice President-elect JD Vance said.
2 months ago
Daniel Penny, who is charged in the death of Jordan Neely, walks into the courthouse as closing arguments begin in his trial, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York.
2 months ago

Early appointments offer Vance chance to throw weight around as Trump's heir apparent

Donald Trump has been the ultimate GOP mover and shaker since 2015. Now, Vice President-elect JD Vance has some early opportunities to make his own mark.
2 months ago
Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol, on Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Vance ‘fully supports’ Hegseth to lead Department of Defense

Vice President-elect JD Vance discussed Pete Hegseth, who was nominated last month by President-elect Donald Trump.
2 months ago
Vice President-elect JD Vance discussed Pete Hegseth, who was nominated last month by President-elect Donald Trump.
3 months ago

Hegseth says he's 'cleared' in sex assault case. The police report doesn't say that.

JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.
3 months ago
 Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth speaks with the media as he departs a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
3 months ago

'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz met with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.
3 months ago
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
3 months ago

Vance, Gaetz call senators to shore up support amid GOP concerns

Vice President-elect JD Vance has been working the phones reaching out to senators trying to gauge support for former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
3 months ago
Vice President-elect JD Vance arrives for the Senate Republicans Leadership Elections at the US Capitol Hill, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
3 months ago

What could we see from a Vice President JD Vance?

Vance will be Trump's "eyes and ears" in the Senate, a source said.
3 months ago
Vice President-elect JD Vance walks on Capitol Hill on the day U.S. Senate Republicans meet to vote on leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader, for the 119th Congress in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
3 months ago

How will Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat be filled?

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the U.S. Senate for less than two years and soon the process will begin to pick his replacement in the upper chamber.
3 months ago
Sen. JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance attend an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
3 months ago

JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, set to become history-making second lady

With Ohio Sen. JD Vance set to become the next vice president, Usha Vance is set to be the first Indian American second lady in the White House.
3 months ago
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, waves as his wife Usha Vance looks on at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
3 months ago

JD Vance will still ‘love you’ if you don’t vote for him

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
3 months ago
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
3 months ago

Trump campaign looks to Vance to help them over the finish line in Pennsylvania

After being named former President Donald Trump's running mate, it was clear that one of Sen. JD Vance's primary roles was to help win Pennsylvania.
3 months ago
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance speaks during a campaign rally in Aston Township, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 3, 2024.
4 months ago

Vance pushes anti-vaccine message during Joe Rogan podcast

Recent comments from both JD Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could signal how a Trump administration erodes public confidence in vaccines.
4 months ago
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance comments during a town hall meeting at the Bedford County Airport in Bedford, Pa., Oct. 30, 2024.
4 months ago

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.
4 months ago
Former resident Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, Republican vice-presidential nominee, stand together during a campaign event at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., July 20, 2024.
4 months ago

Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns

Chinese hackers have targeted cell phones connected with both campaigns, including phones formerly used by former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, sources told ABC News.
4 months ago
Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns
4 months ago

China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report

Chinese hackers are believed to have targeted cellphones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, according to sources familiar with the matter.
4 months ago
VIDEO: China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report
4 months ago

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election
4 months ago
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance speaks during a campaign event in Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 16, 2024.
4 months ago

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
4 months ago
In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
4 months ago

Vance stands by Trump's false claims Venezuelan gangs have invaded Colorado

Sen. JD Vance is standing by his running mate, former President Donald Trump, and his false claims that Venezuelan gangs have invaded and conquered Aurora, Colorado.
4 months ago
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
4 months ago

Trump falsehoods about Aurora, Colorado, have ‘some element of truth’: Sen. JD Vance

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
4 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with JD Vance
4 months ago

With Kamala Harris, Usha Vance on political stage, anti-Asian hate sees spike

As South Asian figures take the stage in the fight for the White House, a new report from Stop AAPI Hate has recorded a rise in anti-South Asian racism online.
4 months ago
Usha Chilukuri Vance, left, and Vice President Kamala Harrris.
4 months ago

Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state

With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.
4 months ago
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024.
4 months ago

Vance and Walz press corps revive a tradition on their campaign planes

The vice presidential candidates participated in an old campaign tradition: answering questions written on an orange rolled to them by their traveling press corps.
4 months ago
US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shake hands at the start of the Vice Presidential debate in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Vance, Walz battled over health care during debate. Here's where they stand

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.
4 months ago
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance nd Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump praised their respective running mates as their campaigns worked to spin how they performed at the debate.
4 months ago
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Republicans praise Vance's debate performance -- and want more

JD Vance had a reputation as a culture warrior, but he leaned into policy contrasts in Tuesday's debate.
4 months ago
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
4 months ago
Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
4 months ago

Vance claimed Trump 'salvaged' Obamacare, but the facts show otherwise

Sen. JD Vance claimed that former President Donald Trump worked to "salvage" Obamacare. However, history shows Trump worked to dismantle it.
4 months ago
Albany Medical College students walk out of their campus to protest the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Jan. 18, 2017 in Albany, N.Y.