The Republican push to prosecute Fauci has ‘stalled’: report Republican lawmakers voted to hold Fauci in contempt earlier this month The Independent UK · Aug 27
Donald Trump, JD Vance to dominate midterm convention as Republicans face mounting concerns Donald Trump will headline a major Republican gathering in Dallas next month. Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to open the two-day convention on September 9. The event aims to rally the party and sharpen its message for November elections. Republicans will focus on domestic policy and target the progressive… The Economic Times · Aug 27
'JD Vance Is a Dirtbag': Maine Senate Candidate Explodes Over Vice-President's ICE Remarks Troy Jackson calls JD Vance a 'dirtbag' after the vice president tells Democrats to 'have some perspective' over a fatal ICE shooting in Maine. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Wilbur Ross led trade talks with Canada in Trump's first term—he says it's more difficult now because Canadians simply don't like the U.S. as much "The Canadians have adopted a very negative attitude toward the U.S. in general, and we can argue, is that justified? Is it not? It doesn't matter." Fortune · Aug 27
How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans The Guardian - US · Aug 26
GOP sends out fundraising text from JD Vance admitting affordability crisis: ‘Groceries cost what they cost’ Republican National Committee message appealing for donations ahead of the midterms appears to acknowledge an issue keenly felt by voters but which the Trump administration has routinely downplayed The Independent UK · Aug 26
Ted Cruz says on podcast it’s “no secret that I want to be president” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also speculated during their conversation that Gov. Greg Abbott also aspires for the White House. The Texas Tribune · Aug 26
Secret Service Communications Director Anthony Guglielmi Among Three Put on Leave Amid Misconduct Probe Three Secret Service officials, including communications chief Anthony Guglielmi, have been placed on administrative leave during an internal misconduct investigation. Latin Times · Aug 26
Trump, Vance Split Dallas RNC Duty, but the Speaker List for the Midterm Convention Skips Latino Republicans The RNC released its full Dallas convention schedule this week. Here's what changed since our last report, and why no Latino headliner is confirmed yet. Latin Times · Aug 26
Secret Service misconduct investigation: Three officials, including communications chief, placed on leave, says report Three U.S. Secret Service employees are on administrative leave. Communications chief Anthony Guglielmi is among those placed on leave. An internal investigation is examining allegations of potential misconduct. The Secret Service has not publicly disclosed the exact nature of the allegations. This development occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of the agency's… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Darline Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s endorsement still matters ANALYSIS: The president’s decision to deploy every resource to get Lindsey Graham’s sister over the finish line paid off big time, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes on the heels of some stinging defeats The Independent UK · Aug 26
3 US Secret Service officials placed on leave amid potential misconduct probe Three US Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into potential misconduct, with the agency's Office of Professional Responsibility conducting the probe. The Times of India · Aug 26
US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored". Euronews · Aug 26
US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas Republicans will hold their midterm convention next month in Dallas, Texas. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to headline the event. The convention aims to showcase the party's candidates and the Trump administration's agenda. Republicans will highlight policy successes and contrast them with Democratic candidates. The… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Barchart · Aug 25 Can We Really ‘Grow Our Way Out Of’ $40 Trillion in National Debt? Why One Economist Says ‘The US Has No Chance.’ Bessent’s bond market intervention is a critical failure, and expectations are similarly low for his plan to outgrow $40T in debt.
Reason · Aug 25 J.D. Vance's Interest in Huey Long Should Be a Red Flag for Conservatives Long's motto, "every man a king," was not a call for individual sovereignty. It was a populist pitch for wealth taxes and a more powerful government.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 JD Vance’s ‘Freudian slip’ makes Canada part of America Vice President’s blunder chimed neatly with President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about incorporating the neighboring nation into the United States at a time of high tension between the pair
The Times of India · Aug 25 JD Vance backs $103,265 H-1B fee, policy groups push back US Vice-President JD Vance has backed the Trump administration's proposal to impose a $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions (applications), saying American companies should hire and train domestic workers instead of relying on foreign talent. “If an American corporation needs workers, it should hire and train Americans,” Vance said in…
The Economic Times · Aug 25 JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train Americans US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies should prioritise hiring and training US workers. The proposed charge would significantly raise costs for employers recruiting skilled foreign professionals.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 ‘Canada is a state’: Vance makes ‘Freudian slip’ as US-Canada tensions rise US Vice President JD Vance referred to Canada as a state, correcting himself amid trade disputes. He criticized Canada's military underinvestment and trade policies, comparing it to China. US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week, with tariffs threatened for January 2027. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US proposals as unfair…
The Independent UK · Aug 24 JD Vance warns Canada: ‘Stop taking advantage of America’ Vice president JD Vance said negotiations with Canada are ongoing and that the US will press for fairness in trade, but issued a warning to prime minister Mark Carney.
Salon · Aug 24 Hegseth's path to 2028 is no joke The defense secretary's tough-guy persona may be exactly what wins over white evangelical voters
The Times of India · Aug 23 Amid tensions with Pete Hegseth, US Army secretary Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end: Report US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to leave his position by late 2026. This departure follows months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll's exit could leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. The Army also currently lacks a Senate-confirmed chief of staff. These developments signal…
The Independent UK · Aug 21 The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now