JD Vance is a Republican politician. In 2025, he became the Vice President of the United States of America. He was elected to the U.S. Senate from Ohio in 2022. Vance was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. He joined the Marines, served in Iraq, and later earned degrees from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. He also worked as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.
Vance published his book Hillbilly Elegy during Donald Trump's first presidential campaign. The 2016 bestseller helped Vance gain prominence. The book brought Vance closer to Trump, who admired it and had known Vance since he began his political career. The two subsequently became friends. After Trump's victory in the 2016 election, Vance returned to his home state of Ohio and founded an anti-opioid charity.
Vance met his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, at the Yale Law School.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the suspect behind the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was “heavily armed” and had charged a security checkpoint with multiple weapons before opening fire at a Secret Service agent, triggering a major security scare at the high-profile event. The incident unfolded outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, where Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior cabinet officials were attending the annual dinner.
As the forty-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its conclusion, uncertainty surrounds the proposed second round of peace talks in Islamabad.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel discusses the escalating tensions in West Asia, US-Iran peace talks and much more.
The Iran-America talks in Islamabad are facing a delay of a few hours. Initially scheduled to begin at 8 am Tehran time, the negotiations are now expected to commence in the afternoon, which translates to late evening Indian Standard Time. According to reports quoting Iranian media, specifically the Mehr News Agency, the structure of the talks will initially involve separate engagements. The transcript highlights that 'the Iranian and American delegations are expected to hold separate individual meetings' with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif first. Once these initial diplomatic courtesies are concluded, the main round of indirect negotiations will begin. The American delegation, which includes Vance, and the Iranian representatives will not be sitting directly across the table from one another. Instead, the discussions will proceed as indirect negotiations following their respective meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister. This development marks a significant update on the format and timing of the diplomatic engagements.
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, claiming Iranians are 'only alive today to negotiate' and accusing them of 'short-term extortion' via the Strait of Hormuz.
The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is on the fragile ceasefire in West Asia as Iran hardens its stance ahead of crucial talks in Islamabad.
US Vice President JD Vance has welcomed a strategic ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing the development as a 'historic West Asia peace deal'.
US President Donald Trump has issued a final ultimatum to Tehran, stating on Truth Social that a whole civilisation will die tonight as an 8 PM Eastern Time deadline for regime change and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, former US National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton critiques President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and handling of the Iran crisis as the deadline approaches.
Iran has officially suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication channels with the United States following an ominous social media message from President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump issued a final warning ahead of a peace deadline, stating, 'a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again.'
This edition of India First examines a high-stakes US military operation inside Iran to rescue a downed F-15E Strike Eagle pilot. While President Donald Trump hailed the mission as a success, an Iranian spokesperson characterised it as a deception operation targeting enriched uranium in Isfahan.
As the US-Iran war enters its 33rd day, President Donald Trump has indicated openness to a ceasefire, conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
On Day 25 of the West Asia war, Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Tehran, causing power outages across the Iranian capital.
US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure after 24 days of bombing.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s military leadership and naval assets are destroyed, claiming it is too late for negotiations
As tensions escalate in West Asia, politics has erupted over Modi government’s 'silence' on Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killing in joint US-Israeli strikes.
Ahead of crucial Geneva talks between the United States and Iran, US Vice President JD Vance asserted that Iran can't have nuclear weapons.
On this India Today Global report, Pranay Upadhyay discusses the significance of US President Donald Trump’s congratulatory message to India on its 77th Republic Day. President Trump stated, 'On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as we celebrate the 77th Republic Day.' The report highlights the historic bond between the world’s oldest and largest democracies while addressing underlying tensions regarding a bilateral trade deal. Upadhyay notes that despite the 'special bond' shared between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concerns remain following reports involving US Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance regarding trade agreements. The discussion also touches upon India's commitment to the strategic partnership and President Trump's broader international efforts, including the Gaza Peace Initiative and mediation attempts in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The bulletin emphasizes that while challenges exist, both nations remain engaged in strengthening their diplomatic and economic ties.
This news bulletin reports that Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child, a baby boy due in July. The announcement follows a period of intense online speculation regarding the marriage of Vice President JD Vance, which was triggered by viral images and rumours. In a brief social media statement addressing the news, the Vances stated, 'Both the mother and the baby are doing well.' The report highlights that this personal milestone comes amidst significant public attention on the couple's private life. The bulletin concludes by sharing images related to the announcement, focusing on the expanding family of the Vice President and the Second Lady during their time in office.
