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JD Vance Defends Wife's Right to Stay Hindu After Stirring Faith Conversion Debate: 'God Gives Everyone Free Will'

JD Vance came to the defence of his wife Usha after receiving backlash for his statement of wishing she would convert to Christianity.

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: president threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

President says he has instructed the newly named department of war to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance repeats comments he wants wife Usha to convert to Christianity

US vice-president announces to 10,000 attenders of Turning Point USA that he prefers wife, who is Hindu, to be Christian

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JD Vance Under Fire After Saying He Wants Hindu Wife to Convert: Critics Slam 'Christian Supremacy' Rhetoric

US Vice President JD Vance faces backlash after saying he hopes his Hindu wife, Usha Vance, will convert to Christianity — comments critics call disrespectful and politically insensitive.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance slammed for saying he hopes his Hindu wife Usha will ‘join Christianity’ at Charlie Kirk event

Vance has previously credited his wife’s faith with helping him rediscover his own connection to religion

The Independent UK

‘She may have to show them her papers’: People poke fun at JD Vance as he laughs off Jen Psaki’s comments about his wife, Usha

Trump haters are having a field day with their jokes after JD Vance reacted to Former White House Press Secretary and political analyst Jen Psaki’s comments about his wife.

The Mary Sue

Fox News rages over Jen Psaki’s ‘disturbing’ comments about JD Vance’s wife Usha: ‘Outright slander!’

‘I always wonder what’s going on in the mind of his wife,’ Jen Psaki snarked recently. ‘Like, are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here – we’ll save you.’

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US Pushes Plan To Disarm Hamas And Rebuild Gaza

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task ahead in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.

International Business Times

'Tasteless and Sexist': Jen Psaki Faces Backlash Over Joke About JD Vance's Wife

Jen Psaki has sparked outrage after joking about JD Vance's marriage, suggesting that his wife, Usha, might want to 'escape' him. The comments have ignited debate over whether Psaki crossed the line from political commentary to personal attack.

International Business Times UK

Newsom slams "reckless" military display after shrapnel hits patrol car escorting Vance

A shell "detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging" the vehicle, California Highway Patrol said.

Axios

JD Vance Assures Marines Will Get Paid Amid 'Schumer Shutdown,' Blasts Democrats In Fiery Camp Pendleton Speech

Vice President J.D. Vance told U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton that they will continue to receive paychecks despite the ongoing government shutdown, while criticizing congressional Democrats for the funding impasse.

Benzinga

'If JD Vance Won't Defend His Indian Wife, Why Would He Care About You?': Jennifer Welch BLASTS VP Over Racist GOP Chat Scandal

Vice President JD Vance faces backlash after leaked GOP group chats allegedly mocked his Indian-American wife, prompting actress Jennifer Welch to accuse him of failing to stand up to racism within his own party.

International Business Times UK

Trump gets away from White House amid government shutdown — for a double date with Melania at the Vances’

Trump has rarely dined away from the White House during his second term

The Independent UK

Who is Erika Kirk? Widow of right-wing speaker and new Turning Point USA leader

Erika Kirk vowed to carry on her husband Charlie’s work, warning opponents in the US: ‘You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country’

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Evening Standard

White House declares war on left-wing groups 'undermining national unity' in wake of Charlie Kirk's murder

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller vows to ‘identify, disrupt and dismantle’ unnamed left-wing groups ‘in Charlie’s name’

The Independent UK

JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing

Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence

The Independent UK

‘The smartest political operative I ever met:’ JD Vance praises ‘dear friend’ as he hosts ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ from the White House

Vice president said an ‘incredibly destructive movement of left wing extremism’ partly to blame for Kirk’s assassination

The Independent UK

JD Vance to host ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ from the White House in tribute to murdered friend

It comes as suspect Tyler Robinson set to appear in court Tuesday and investigations into motive continue

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The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk’s public memorial service will be held in Arizona next weekend

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona will host public service for right-wing activist after fatal shooting

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika posts video diary as his body is returned home

Erika Kirk, wife of murdered political activist Charlie Kirk, posted an emotional video diary to social media as her husband’s body was returned to his hometown.

The Independent UK

‘The movement my husband built will not die’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to continue slain activist’s work

‘You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country,’ said Erika Kirk

Evening Standard

'Until death do you part': Who is Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Lane Kirk?

From being crowned Miss Arizona fresh out of college to becoming a conservative evangelical Christian influencer with her late husband

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk’s casket arrives in his hometown after fatal shooting

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Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika clutches Usha Vance’s hand as casket arrives in Phoenix

Charlie Kirk's wife Erika clutched Usha Vance’s hand while they disembarked Air Force Two as the right-wing activist's casket arrived in Arizona on Thursday, 11 September.

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‘He was a very good friend’: JD Vance ditches 9/11 memorial to comfort Charlie Kirk’s family

It is hard to lose a close friend.

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