JD Vance

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Nov. 16, 2022.
US VICE President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

US close to deal addressing Iran's nuclear program 'for the long term,' VP Vance says

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Trump says US to finalize Iran deal within days, achieve 'total victory' within two weeks

Then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attends an October 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club, October 7, 2024, in Doral, Florida; illustrative.

Trump: 'I started Iran war, would be no Israel without me'


'F*** you, Ted': Senator Cruz, Trump clash over midterm fears, impeachment threats

Leaked recordings from two private donor meetings show the Republican Senator sharply criticizing President Trump’s tariff policies and Vice President JD Vance’s foreign policy views.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders' anti-ICE protest in Minnesota

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, the Jewish and interfaith chaplain at Macalester College, was briefly detained by police alongside leaders of other faiths while staging a protest at the airport.

A line of interfaith leaders protest Immigrations and Customs Enforcement at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, Jan. 23, 2026.

WATCH: Vance: US power stops Russia, China from invading Greenland, not Denmark

"Our entire missile defense system could be destabilized if you don't control the Arctic," the vice president told Newsmax's Carl Higbie on Thursday.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026.

Federal agents arrested two Minessota civil rights activists over church protest

In a speech in Ohio, Vice President JD Vance said Bondi had told him the "ringleader" of the church protest had been arrested.

US Vice President JD Vance is greeted upon arrival on Air Force Two at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota, US, January 22, 2026.

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child

“We are very excited to share that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child... Both Usha and the baby are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming him in late July,” Vice President Vance shared.

Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report

Steve Witkoff, in contact with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi via text, reportedly "defused the situation" by informing Trump that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions.

Steve Witkoff stands onstage with US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon, Georgia, US, November 3, 2024

Trump may tariff countries not supporting Greenland plan, Greenland FM in tears over 'pressure'

Modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare for military exercises, sent a strong message of support for Greenland's sovereignty.

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt (L) and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (R) arrive for a meeting with members of the Senate Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2026 in Washington.

Vice President JD Vance to chair US discussion on Iran - report

As US officials prepare to discuss Iran, Trump warns of severe consequences if Iran hangs protesters, signaling potential strong action.

US Vice President JD Vance at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat in October 2025.

Vance urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran before military strikes - WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reports that JD Vance is among the senior officials pushing Trump to enter a new negotiation round with the Islamic Republic regime.

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

US President Donald Trump says no place for antisemites in Republican Party - report

I think we don’t need them. I think we don’t like them,” replied Trump when asked by a reporter whether there was room within the Republican coalition for antisemitic figures.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 11, 2026.